Elder Birdsong
Originally released in 2019. Elder Birdsong is a feature film. directed by Shuchi Kothari. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rima Te Wiata, Margaret Baker, and Chunjoon Hwang
Synopsis
Elder Birdsong is an animated musical short film in which 3 elderly birds: an ailing Owl, a physically challenged native Tui, and a couple of isolated migratory Korean Godwits sing about challenges of mobility, loneliness, and self-reliance. It is through their humour and dignity that these ageing birds demonstrate their resilience and provoke us to pick up the phone and get in touch with the elderly people in our lives. The film is a collaboration between public health scholars and filmmakers in New Zealand.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nomadz Unlimited
- Gainsborough Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elder Birdsong about?
Elder Birdsong is an animated musical short film in which 3 elderly birds: an ailing Owl, a physically challenged native Tui, and a couple of isolated migratory Korean Godwits sing about challenges...
Who directed Elder Birdsong?
Elder Birdsong was directed by Shuchi Kothari.
How long is Elder Birdsong?
Elder Birdsong has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Elder Birdsong released?
Elder Birdsong was released on January 31, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elder Birdsong?
The main cast of Elder Birdsong includes Rima Te Wiata, Margaret Baker, Chunjoon Hwang, Yoon Young Kim, Heather Hickman.