The Kite: Animated Short Explains Death to Children
Slovak director Martin Smatana's 2019 animated short film 'The Kite' uses the metaphor of a kite to help children understand death. The film, now available online, follows a grandfather and his grandson in a garden as seasons change and the grandfather's body becomes frail like a kite flying away. Produced by Peter Badač, the film has won over sixty international awards. It addresses the difficult topic of loss with sensitivity and poeticism.
Key facts
- Martin Smatana is the director of 'The Kite'
- The film was released in 2019
- The film is now available online
- The film uses a kite as a metaphor for death
- The story features a grandfather and his grandson
- The setting is a garden with fruit trees and wind
- The grandfather's body becomes frail like a kite
- The film has won over sixty awards globally
Entities
Artists
- Martin Smatana
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Slovakia