Synopsis:
The spirits of life and death go for a drive in this darkly humorous fantasia featuring an original score by Quincy Jones.
- Director:
- John Hubley, Faith Hubley
- Year:
- 1970
- Country:
- United States
- Running time:
- 10 min.
- Technique:
- Other
- Production type:
- Professional
- Producers:
- John Hubley, Faith Hubley
- Animator:
- Tissa David
- Music composer:
- Quincy Jones
- Editor:
- Faith Hubley
- Production:
- Hubley Studios
- Genre:
- Comedy
- Tags:
- Spirituality, Death, Dreams
- Audience:
- Adults
- Language:
- English
- Festival selections:
- Annecy International Animation Film Festival
- Awards:
- Award in Annecy /1971/ Special Distinction
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