Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying is a short meditation on love, grief, and imagination. The hand-drawn animated documentary was created through a collaboration between mother, elder and narrator Edith Almadi and filmmakers Natalie Baird and Toby Gillies. This poetic piece celebrates life and the transformative ability of art to elevate and transcend us. Through vivid drawings and Edith’s simple yet magical words, the film explores our enduring bond with loved ones who have passed. In honouring her son’s life within the cosmos, Edith’s artworks embody colours, shapes and metaphors that remind us of the timeless power of love, gravity, and grace until our final breaths.
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Stars: Edith Almadi
Crew: Toby Gillies (Director), Natalie Baird (Director), Alicia Smith (Producer), Kelsey Braun (Sound Designer), Esther Viragh (Production Supervisor), Geoffrey Mitchell (Foley Recordist)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Studio: ONF | NFB
Runtime: 7 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 07, 2024
IMDb: 10
