Animation from Cape Dorset

Overview

This collection assembles the first animated films to be made by Inuit artists at the NFB. Featured is work by Solomonie Pootoogook, Timmun Alariaq, Mathew Joanasie, and Itee Pootoogook Pilaloosie—all participants in the Cape Dorset (Baffin Island) Film Animation Workshop, established to teach animation skills to local artists. The soundtrack features performances by Aggeok and Peter Pitseolok. Commentary is provided in a blend of Inuktitut and English.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1973

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Inuktitut

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Producer

Joanasie Salamonie,John Taylor

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0224618