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.

Release date

Jan 1, 1973

Rating

0 / 10

Runtime

0 hours 18 minutes

Genres

• Animation

Homepage

http://nfb.ca/film/animation_from_cape_dorset