imagineNATIVE Film Festival

Tunniit
Tunniit

Sunday, Oct 23 2011, 2:15PM
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 2

Co-presented by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the National Parks Project


Sloth
2011, Canada, 2 min, HDCAM, PG
Canada Premiere
Director: Alethea Arnaquq-Baril

This delightfully satirical animation reveals the evolution of Inuit stereotypes from past to present....more


National Parks Project: Sirmilik
National Parks Project: Sirmilik
2011, Canada, 10 min, HDCAM, PG
Inuktitut with English subtitles
Director: Zacharias Kunuk

Commissioned as part of the National Parks Project, director Zacharias Kunuk was one of fifty-two contemporary artists to cinematically explore the beauty of Canada’s protected parks in celebration of Parks Canada’s centennial year....more


Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos
Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos
2010, Canada, 50 min, HDCAM, PG
English and Inuktitut with English subtitles
Ontario Premiere
Director: Alethea Arnaquq-Baril

Inuit traditional face tattoos have been forbidden for a century, and almost forgotten. Director Alethea Arnaquq- Baril, together with long-time friend and activist Aaju Peter, is determined to uncover the mystery and meaning behind this beautiful ancient tradition....more