In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.
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Director
Jackie Rivet-River
Editor
Treva Bachand
Writer
Jackie Rivet-River
Music
Dick Steinbrecher
Cinematography
Biagi
Creative Consultant
Lois Dubin-Hauselman
childhood traumagriefgrowing upchildhooddeath of sondeath of brother