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Mother's Colours

2011 8 min
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This animated short tells the story of Judith, an elderly woman who moves into a senior’s residence where she feels lonely and alienated. There, she discovers that she can escape into her painting. Her neighbour, Greg, notices her diving into her landscape and follows after her.

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This animated short tells the story of Judith, an elderly woman who moves into a senior’s residence where she feels lonely and alienated. There, she discovers that she can escape into her painting. Her neighbour, Greg, notices her diving into her landscape and follows after her.

  • writer
    Joyce Borenstein
  • director
    Joyce Borenstein
  • animator
    Joyce Borenstein
  • music editing
    Chris Crilly
  • music recording
    Geoffrey Mitchell
  • foley recording
    Geoffrey Mitchell
  • sound design
    Daniel Toussaint
  • sound editing
    Daniel Toussaint
  • foley
    Lise Wedlock
  • sound mixing
    Shelley Craig
  • voice
    Rachelle Glait
  • technical consultant
    Benoît Chagnon
  • editing consultant
    Dominique Sicotte
  • digital imaging specialist
    Susan Gourley
  • technical coordinator
    Julie Laperrière
  • online editor
    Denis Pilon

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