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The Street

A poignant drama follows a Montreal Jewish family as they navigate the complex emotions and tensions surrounding the impending death of their matriarch, while a restless young boy eagerly awaits the inheritance of the coveted room.

The animated film is inspired by a short story by Mordecai Richler and explores the emotional responses of a Jewish family to their dying grandmother, with some members devastated, others stoical, and a few eager to fulfill a pending promise.

Info about The Street

Studio(s): ONF | NFB

Originally Released: United States, Jun 01, 1977

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Animation, Comedy, Drama, Short