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How Death Came to Earth
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How Death Came to Earth

1971-03-04 · 14 min · ★ 8.0

Animation · Fantasy

How Death Came to Earth is a 14 minute cutout animation film by Ishu Patel produced in 1971 by the National Film Board of Canada. The film deals with an Indian myth of creation, and is notable for its trippy visual style.

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Directors
Ishu Patel
Production companies
ONF | NFB
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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