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If Anything Happens I Love You

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In the aftermath of tragedy, two grieving parents journey through an emotional void as they mourn the loss of a child.
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Shaun Munro Flickering Myth 04/24/2021
4/5
In just 12 minutes, If Anything Happens I Love You weaves a bold, heart-wrenching tale of grief that asks discomforting questions about the realities of contemporary America. Go to Full Review
MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 04/15/2021
3/5
[The] pain is palpable and authentically depicted, [but] the event behind [the] grief, when it is revealed, feels glib. Go to Full Review
Diane Carson KDHX (St. Louis) 04/06/2021
Appropriate music and "Wonderful Dreamer" complement the sad content, beautifully presented. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 12/09/2020
It's pitch perfect in its look at struggling to move on, and looking for some kind of light in the darkness. Go to Full Review
Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media 12/04/2020
4/5
Animated short sensitively explores school shootings. Go to Full Review
Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut 11/26/2020
4/5
If Anything Happens I Love You is a touching piece of work that examines the void left behind after a tragedy using a beautiful animation and translating an important message. Go to Full Review
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Eric N. @Sweet_Tomato Aug 31 In 12 minutes it said more with zero dialogue than some movies do in 2 hours. Absolutely remarkable. See more Aluna U Aug 31 *If Anything Happens I Love You* is a deeply moving Oscar-winning animated short that sensitively portrays parental grief after a school shooting through a non-linear narrative and minimalist black-and-white visuals. Symbolic shadow figures and selective color highlights convey complex emotions, while careful sound design enhances the film’s poignant atmosphere. With no dialogue, it delivers a powerful message about loss, sorrow, and healing, making it a must-watch psychological drama. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) See more Facundo R Jul 27 In this film you can feel the pain of the parents, and how they address such a delicate subject as school shootings. In short, a very good film, sincerely Facundo. See more Sérgio N Jul 4 Sensitively powerful! If Anything Happens I Love You is an animated short that sensitively and silently portrays a couple's grief after a profound loss. With minimalist art and no dialogue, the film moves viewers as it explores love, memory, and healing. See more Mar 4 This is great motivational movie! See more Teresa F Feb 16 Had me from the first moment. Kept thinking a loss from cancer,accident e etc. Not what has become q way of dying with See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the aftermath of tragedy, two grieving parents journey through an emotional void as they mourn the loss of a child.
Director
Michael Govier, Will McCormack
Producer
Gerald Chamales, Maryann Garger, Gary Gilbert, Michael Govier
Screenwriter
Michael Govier, Will McCormack
Production Co
Gilbert Films, Oh Good Productions
Rating
PG (Gun Violence|Strong Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2020
Runtime
12m
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