This is me

Canada, 1979

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Some of life’s most profound questions are tackled by ten children ranging in age from six to eleven. They give their spontaneous views on God, the beginning of life, what happens to the spirit when one dies, where one’s soul goes at night, and numerous other questions about life. The magic of animation and modern camera techniques illustrate the children’s imaginative ruminations and conclusions. This is a delightful film for children and adults. (Award: Yorkton.)

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Credits

director

Ron Tunis

producer

Francine Desbiens

production company

ONF | NFB

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

309781

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards

Animation

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Religion

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Belief and doubt

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Social life and customs - Study and teaching (Primary)

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethics

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Children - Social life and customs - Study and teaching (Primary)

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Expression in children

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Perception in children

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Perception in children

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life

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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