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Divine Fate

Water • 10m

Directed by Ishu Patel • Animation • 1993 • 10 minutes

This colorful animation tells the tale of a mythical universe whose existence is threatened by the arrival of unthinking and uncaring visitors. From Oscar®-nominated animator Ishu Patel comes a thought-provoking metaphor for our times: a cautionary tale with a pro-environmental theme.

"Remember: Take only what you must, and give something good in return."

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allegory, animation, communication and media studies, divine fate, environment, film and video studies, ishu patel, mythology, national film board of canada, ovid, s_0287, s_0534, short, title_d, water, water resources

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