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Domhull Nan Cual or Donald of the Burthens, tells the tale of firewood carrier Donald. Unsatisfied with his occupation, Donald makes a deal with Death to become a doctor on the condition that the first time he cheats him, Death will get to keep Donald. However, Donald outsmarts Death at every turn with trickery. This animation is a visual retelling of Lionide Fedorovich Massine’s ballet depiction of the forgotten scottish folktale. I directed a team of animators to operate the hand whittled puppets with each costume hand-made and music composed using percussion instruments.