By Winds and Tides

Aug 1, 2022

0h 3m

★ 0.0

Overview

Exploring the conscious, the unconscious and the self, By Winds and Tides takes a deep experimental dive into the birth of an idea—how it takes shape, how it is released. An allegorical quest, the film combines images and words into a singular sigh.

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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Cast

(voice)

Schelby Jean-Baptiste

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By Winds and Tides

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