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