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Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)

1977 9 min
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An interesting and informative journey with six Inuit hunting for beluga whale near Iqaluit (formerly known as Frobisher / Frobisher Bay). We learn about the methods used in pursuing the whale and dividing the carcass. An original score features music and songs in Inuktitut by the filmmaker Mosha Michaell himself. Viewer Advisory: This film contains scenes of animal slaughter.

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Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)

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An interesting and informative journey with six Inuit hunting for beluga whale near Iqaluit (formerly known as Frobisher / Frobisher Bay). We learn about the methods used in pursuing the whale and dividing the carcass. An original score features music and songs in Inuktitut by the filmmaker Mosha Michaell himself.

Viewer Advisory: This film contains scenes of animal slaughter.

This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
  • director
    Mosha Michael
  • producer
    Peter Raymont
  • re-recording
    Frank Griffiths

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