Synopsis:
The Deceased is a stop motion animation musical. The short film accompanies Haim, an elderly man lying on his deathbed, as his family members gather to say goodbye to him on his last journey, each in their own absurd way.
- Director:
- Avishai Simhovitch, Keren Or Zelingher
- Year:
- 2021
- Country:
- Israel
- Running time:
- 7 min.
- Original title:
- המנוח
- Production type:
- Professional
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