Animation from Cape Dorset

Name: Animation from Cape Dorset
Genre: Animation
Released: 1973-01-01
Rating: 10.0

1973 · 18 min · ★ 10.0 · Animation

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.

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