How Death Came to Earth
1971, English. Directed by Ishu Patel.
How Death Came to Earth is a 14 minute cutout animation film by Ishu Patel produced in 1971 by the National Film Board of Canada. The film deals with an Indian myth of creation, and is notable for its trippy visual style.
- Runtime
- 0h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 4 March 1971
- Country
- Canada
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How Death Came to Earth runs 14 minutes (0h 14m).
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How Death Came to Earth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 March 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like How Death Came to Earth?
If you liked How Death Came to Earth, try Over the Moon, La luna, 10 Lives.
Who directed How Death Came to Earth?
How Death Came to Earth (1971) was directed by Ishu Patel.