Come Again in Spring by Belinda Oldford, National Film Board of Canada
Continuing our snowy theme this month, we turn to animation. Come Again in Spring is a short animated film about an old man who has a mysterious visitor one day who threatens his peaceful existence. This gentle film contains gorgeous imagery of the snowy landscape, and also the birds who are ever-present throughout the tale.
In addition to the beautiful animation, it’s also a great story, and I urge you to watch it through to the end. It is a film about life, about nature, and about the human spirit.
The film is based on a story by Richard Kennedy. It was produced by the National Film Board of Canada, and was directed and animated by Belinda Oldford.
That was so cool! The animation alone was so refreshing – the scene with the water pouring was fantastic. And the birds! Great choice, John. =)