Elder Birdsong
Jan 31, 2019 · 5m
Director
Shuchi Kothari, Sarina PearsonOverview
Elder Birdsong is an animated musical short film in which 3 elderly birds: an ailing Owl, a physically challenged native Tui, and a couple of isolated migratory Korean Godwits sing about challenges of mobility, loneliness, and self-reliance. It is through their humour and dignity that these ageing birds demonstrate their resilience and provoke us to pick up the phone and get in touch with the elderly people in our lives. The film is a collaboration between public health scholars and filmmakers in New Zealand.
Cast of Elder Birdsong
Crew of Elder Birdsong
About Elder Birdsong
What is Elder Birdsong about?
Elder Birdsong is an animated musical short film in which 3 elderly birds: an ailing Owl, a physically challenged native Tui, and a couple of isolated migratory Korean Godwits sing about challenges of mobility, loneliness, and self-reliance. It is through their humour and dignity that these ageing birds demonstrate their resilience and provoke us to pick up the phone and get in touch with the…
When was Elder Birdsong released?
Elder Birdsong was released on January 31, 2019.
How long is Elder Birdsong?
Elder Birdsong runs 5 minutes.
Who directed Elder Birdsong?
Elder Birdsong was directed by Shuchi Kothari and Sarina Pearson.
Who is in the cast of Elder Birdsong?
The cast of Elder Birdsong includes Rima Te Wiata (Tui), Margaret Baker (Owl), Chunjoon Hwang (Mr Godwit), Yoon Young Kim (Mrs Godwit) and Heather Hickman (Suzanne).