• Film Credits

  • Country: Canada
  • Year: 2009
  • Language: English , French
  • Runtime: 6 minutes
  • Format: 35mm
  • Rating: 14A

  • Production Company: Global Mechanic
  • Executive Producer: Bruce Alcock, Kent Martin, David Verall
  • Producer: Tina Ouelette, Annette Clarke, Michael Fukushima

  • Canadian Distributor: National Film Board of Canada
  • International Sales Agent: National Film Board of Canada

Using a rustic writing desk as his tableau, Bruce Alcock imaginatively brings this tragic Newfoundland love song (performed by Émile Benoit) to life by integrating stop-motion animation of found maritime objects with complementary oil paintings.
– Alex Rogalski

Toronto International Film Festival

Panel Statement
This multi-layered, beautiful short was a treat for the eyes. With its rich colour, beautiful animation and the poignant story underneath, I found it to be an exceptional film.
– Sherry White

Bruce Alcock Bruce Alcock was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, and studied at the University of Toronto. He has directed the animated short films At the Quinte Hotel (05) and Vive la Rose (09).