The Day off

A day off allows us from routine existence, but it also prepares us for re-entering the workday world. In this animated film people relaxing on a beach are constantly being reminded of tragic events happening elsewhere. By the end of the day they are able to return to the real world and continue to ‘function’. (Awards: Melbourne)

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Credits

director

Sidney Goldsmith

producer

Derek Lamb

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:10:00:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323668

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Australia - Melbourne - Awards

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Canada

Experimental

Experimental → Experimental films - Canada

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1980

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