Distant Islands(1981)
Distant Islands Synopsis
This short animation uses appliqué and embroidered tapestries to recall a young girl's happy summers spent sailing with her family off the coast of British Columbia. Each tapestry, meticulously stitched by hand with brightly coloured yarns, evokes the memory of leisurely days at sea, drifting among the islands.
Distant Islands (1981) is a animation film directed by Bettina Maylone, released on January 1, 1981 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Nettie Wild. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bettina Maylone
- Writers:
- Mike Poole
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Distant Islands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Bettina Maylone, written by Mike Poole.
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Distant Islands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Distant Islands – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Distant Islands?
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The main cast of Distant Islands (1981) includes Nettie Wild. The film was directed by Bettina Maylone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Distant Islands released?
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Distant Islands was released on January 1, 1981 and runs for 6m.
Is Distant Islands worth watching?
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Distant Islands (1981) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.