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Thanadoula

Robin McKenna
2020 | 6 min

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Two sisters entwined by love. When Annie disappears, her younger sister, Natalie, seeks her out in an unconventional way: as a thanadoula, accompanying the dying in their final stages. Between their slow and final breaths, Natalie finds a bridge between life and death and, ultimately, a pathway to her sister.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Animated Short Film
    Cinejoy- Featuring the Artists & Films of Cinequest (ONLINE), San Jose
    2021
  • Honourable Mention for Best Canadian Animation
    International Animation Festival, Ottawa
    2020