''Short Hymn, Silent War'' is a Canadian short drama film, directed by

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and released in 2002. The film centres on four

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women coping with an epidemic of

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in their community. The film's cast includes

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, Robert B. Kennedy, Bobby Manning, Ashley Archer, Elizabeth Vida and Mary Wright. The film received a

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nomination for

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at the 24th Genie Awards."24th Annual Genie Award Nominations Announced". ''

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'', March 16, 2004. The film was later distributed as a bonus feature on the DVD release of Officer's feature film ''

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''.Bruce Kirkland, "Nurse. Fighter. Boy. Gem.". ''

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'', June 12, 2009.

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* 2002 films 2002 short films Canadian drama short films Films directed by Charles Officer Canadian Film Centre films 2000s English-language films 2010s Canadian films 2000s Canadian films {{2010s-Canada-film-stub