(Animation from Cape Dorset)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Animation

Runtime:

18 minutes

Year:

1973

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Crews:

Animation

Animation

Music

Animation

Producer