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Detention

This ultra-short film proves that walls are real and borders are imaginary with an animated critique of long-term detention for minors in immigration centres.
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  • Naked Island
    Naked Island
    2017 14 films
    Produced by the National Film Board, Naked Island brings together some of Canada’s most talented animators in a series of 14 super-short and incisive films that expose the dark underbelly of modern-day society. Blending the art of animation with the format of advertising, these filmmakers use wit and satire to address topics from global warming to politics to our obsession with technology. Ranging from Oscar® winners and nominees to emerging talent in animation and fine arts, these filmmakers make bold statements in a variety of styles to create ultimate anti-advertisements that encourage us to stop and think.

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This ultra-short film proves that walls are real and borders are imaginary with an animated critique of long-term detention for minors in immigration centres.

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Indigenous Cinema
  • director
    Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
    David Seitz
  • animation
    David Seitz
  • photographer
    Sam Javanrouh
  • sound design
    Menalon
  • technical co-ordination
    Steve Hallé
    Candice Desormeaux
  • administration
    Victoire-Émilie Bessette
    Rosalina Di Sario
    Stéphanie Lalonde
    Dominique Forget
  • associate producer
    Jon Montes
  • producer
    Jelena Popovic
    Maral Mohammadian
  • executive producer
    Michael Fukushima

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