When Life Departs

When Life Departs (original title: Når livet går sin vej) is a 1997 animated short film directed by Stefan Fjeldmark and Karsten Kiilerich. The film illustrates the various thoughts children have about death. The animation was produced at the A. Film A/S headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, with lead animators Ando Tammik and Meelis Arulepp. It was included in the Animation Show of Shows.

When Life Departs
Directed byStefan Fjeldmark, Karsten Kiilerich
Release date
1997
CountryEstonia

Awards and nominations

  • 1999: Nominated Oscar, Best Short Film, Animated
  • 1998: Silver Poznań Goats for Best Foreign Animation Movie at 16th Ale Kino! Festival
  • 1998: World Animation Celebration, UNICEF Award
  • 1997: Corto Imola Festival, Best International Film

See also


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