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Animation from Cape Dorset

Released in 1973, 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 Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset) Film Animation Workshop on Baffin Island, 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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Released in 1973, 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 Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset) Film Animation Workshop on Baffin Island, 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.

Film and Video Arts Indigenous Peoples in Canada (Inuit) All subjects
Indigenous Cinema
  • producer
    Joanasie Salamonie
    John Taylor
  • animation
    Solomonie Pootoogook
    Timmun Alariaq
    Mathew Joanasie
    Itee Pootoogook Pilaloosie
  • music
    Aggeok
    Peter Pitseolak
Animation from Cape Dorset
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