When Life Departs
# When Life Departs

When Life Departs (original title: Når livet går sin vej) is a 1997 Danish-Estonian animated short film directed by Stefan Fjeldmark and Karsten Kiilerich.

## Summary

The film illustrates the various thoughts children have about death.

## Production

The animation was produced at the A. Film A/S headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, with lead animators Ando Tammik and Meelis Arulepp. It was included in the Animation Show of Shows.

## Awards and nominations

* 1999: Academy Awards Nominated, Best Animated Short Film
* 1998: Silver Poznań Goats for Best Foreign Animation Movie at 16th Ale Kino! Festival
* 1998: World Animation Celebration, UNICEF Award
* 1997: Corto Imola Festival, Best International Film
