Animation from Cape Dorset

Animation from Cape Dorset

  • Overview
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1973

Runtime

0h 18m

Genres

Animation

Original Title

Animation from Cape Dorset

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Description

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.