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The Last Wild Bird in Heaven

The Last Wild Bird in Heaven

Two girls ditch school for a playful afternoon that turns into a conversation about faith.

2024 · Animation, Fantasy, Drama

Troubled by the death of her brother a young girl and her best friend run away from their convent school for an afternoon. After burying a dead bird the young girl realizes she must look inward for the will and the courage to carry on. production, direction, animation, and story by Jenny Nirgends stop-motion, 2024, 6:33

Directed by Jenny Nirgends · Written by Jenny Nirgends

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