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Lights for Gita

20017mMichel Vo

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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.

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TraditionMigrationChildren's Book

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What is Lights for Gita (2001) about?

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…

Who stars in Lights for Gita?

Lights for Gita stars Ivan Smith (Narrator), Shalini Singh (Gita), Ken Fernández (Father), Majella Castellano (Mother), Rosalind Garland (Amy). The film was directed by Michel Vo.

How long is Lights for Gita?

Lights for Gita has a runtime of 7 min and premiered in 2001.

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