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Lights for Gita
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Lights for Gita

2001-01-01 · 7 min · ★ 9.0

Animation · Family

This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.

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Directors
Michel Vo
Production companies
ONF | NFB
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ivan SmithIvan SmithNarrator
Shalini SinghGita
Ken FernándezFather
Majella CastellanoMother
Rosalind GarlandAmy

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