The Shadow of My Life

Written and Directed by Hajar Moradi

Year: 2021

Animation Technique: Frame-by-frame animation

Duration: 15:47

Made with the generous support of: The Canada Council for the Art & The Ontario Art Council

Canadian Distributor: Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre

Synopsis

Hanna, an artist, migrated to Canada a few years ago. She soon found herself struggling with depression and finding her place as an artist in the new context. In her quest to rediscover herself anew, Hanna finds the lives and inspirational works of other artists the best motivation to create art and combat depression. This film tells a story about how art comes to save an artist, to save Hanna.

You can now watch The Shadow of My Life on CBC GEM!