Lights for Gita

Animation, Family · 2001

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.

Starring

Ivan Smith, David Verrall, Shalini Singh, Normand Roger, Ken Fernández, Jean-Baptiste Roger, Majella Castellano, Sugith Varughese, Sheldon Cohen, Rosalind Garland

Director

Michel Vo

Producer

Tamara Lynch