May 07, 2016 documentary angry inuk at hot docs fest shows role of inuit in seal hunt. Documentary angry inuk at hot docs fest shows role of inuit. Discuss with students their initial reactions to the various scenes and situations addressed in the film. Canadian documentary angry inuk offers inuit view of seal hunt. Inuit are spread across extensive lands and waters, and their tiny population is faced with a disproportionate responsibility for protecting the environment. Documentary angry inuk at hot docs fest shows role of. The canadian doc, which enjoyed its world premiere at. Angry inuk is a 2016 canadian featurelength documentary film written and directed by alethea arnaquqbaril that defends the inuit seal hunt, as the hunt is a vital means for inuit peoples to sustain themselves. An inuk filmmaker takes a close look at the central role of seal. The film also posits that fighting seal hunting is an important part of fundraising campaigns for animal rights groups. Completion films is committed to the development and production of globally dynamic feature films and occasionally documentaries directed by some of the most talented filmmakers from africa.
Angry inuk is a fulllength film which examines the important role of seal hunting in inuit culture. National canadian film day is brought to you by reel canada. Inuit have always been an afterthought in international discussions around seal hunting. The companys filing status is listed as suspended and its file number is c2214523. Arnaquqbaril also completed animation training at the banff centre in a program. Seal meat is a staple food for inuit, and many of the pelts are sold to offset the extraordinary cost of hunting. There are scenes that are downright funny, that break the tension and remind you that youre watching ordinary people who live their lives just like we live ours. Alethea arnaquqbaril msc is an inuk filmmaker, known for her work on inuit life and culture. People often chuckle at this and want to read the credits in full, so here they are. Gendered violence and indigenous nationhood, explores the intersection of native american first nations womens reproductive justice and gender violence. Click on the link below and if you love what you hear as much as we do, like their photo and put them on the opening night stage in cannes for this years midem. Now, a new generation of inuit, armed with social media and their own sense of humour and justice, are challenging the antisealing groups and bringing their own voices into the conversation.
A hot docs award winner, angry inuk is brilliant personal film by alethea. On one hand, angry inuk presents the easygoing inuit with their understated anger and their conscious near mystical thorough in using every bit of the seals, from their pelts to their innards. The film, which was completed mere days before its first hot docs. Inuk previously titled le voyage dinuk is a greenlandiclanguage film directed by mike magidson and cowritten by magidson, ole jorgen hammeken and anthropologist jeanmichel huctin. A nunavik rookie musher wants to keep traditional inuit dogs. The inuk crew says, please check out this cool young group from californiamontrealparis. There was little support and no mentorship opportunities for her.
Part expose, part personal documentary, director alethea arnaquqbarils hot docs audience awardwinning film investigates the global. The film premiered at this years berlinale where variety hailed it as a classic comingofage story with a girlpower message, going on to win further kudos at hot docs and other festivals. Our young men in particular are struggling, and have poorer outcomes compared to the rest. From pamela anderson to paul mccartney, celebrities have voiced their outrage. Directed by alethea arnaquqbaril inuit, the documentary seeks to inform audiences how animal rights groups, such as people for the ethical treatment of animals peta and humane society international, are negatively impacting inuit peoples livelihood with. Seal hunting was a moral hot topic in the 70s and 80s, and has once again gained the worlds attention, but times have changed since then. The canadian doc, which enjoyed its world premiere at the torontoset fest, follows a new generation of. Directed by alethea arnaquqbaril inuit, the documentary seeks to inform audiences how animal rights groups, such as people for the ethical treatment of animals peta and humane society international, are negatively impacting inuit peoples livelihood. In her personal, reactivist national film board documentary angry inuk, director alethea arnaquqbaril asks how does a culture with an understated anger fight against misinformers so outraged. In her awardwinning documentary, director alethea arnaquqbaril joins a new techsavvy generation of inuit as they campaign to challenge longestablished. Alethea arnaquqbaril is an inuk producer and film director from iqaluit, nunavut. Now, a new generation of inuit, armed with social media and their own sense of.
Angry inuk shows the perfectly humane act of killing, gutting, and preparing the sealnot just for its fur, but also for the rich and tasty meats that sustain the community. She is a graduate of sheridan college, and has completed four months of. I just watched your powerful film angry inuk and immediately search online to find where i could add my support. Its called angry to be ironic, because of how inuit have a tendency to be calm and respectful even when were really mad or upset about something. The film has a counterargument for any false image one has seen before. May 23, 2017 trailer for angry inuk an inuk filmmaker takes a close look at the central role of seal hunting in the lives of the inuit, the importance of the revenue they earn from sales of seal skins, and the negative impact that international campaigns against the seal hunt have had on their lives. Find and apply to over 5,000 casting calls, auditions and roles on backstage, the most trusted platform for actors and models. Wryly tackling both misinformation and aggressive appeals to emotion, inuk filmmaker arnaquqbaril equips herself and her community with the powers of social media. Have students complete an exit note a single small sheet of paper with one phrase or idea written on it that demonstrates one thing they have learned, felt or decided as a result of watching the film. May 10, 2016 alethea arnaquqbarils angry inuk has won the vimeo on demand audience award at hot docs. Have students complete an exit note a single small sheet of paper with one phrase or idea written on it.
The film angry inuk, which looks at inuit and the sealing industry, received. On the other hand, the film shows the irate southerners with the slogans, campaigns, and ignorance to the cause against which they wage war. Apr 29, 2016 angry inuk delivers important information about an issue we tend to think we know everything about and delivers a powerful emotional punch. Santa barbara international film festival canada 5 march 2017 kingston canadian film festival usa 28 may 2017 seattle international film festival australia 17 june 2017. There is a problem with your email address and we are unable to communicate with you. The odds were stacked against alethea aggiuq arnaquqbaril when she set off to make it. Documentary angry inuk at hot docs fest shows role of inuit in seal hunt. Angry inuk contains important indigenous messages the world needs to hear. Angry inuk 2016 an inuk filmmaker takes a close look at the central role of seal hunting in the lives of the inuit, the importance of the revenue they earn from sales of seal skins, and the negative impact. She is a 2017 ford foundation dissertation completion fellow and a 2016 visiting scholar in anthropology at the massachusetts institute of technology. You can read it sequentially by scrolling down the length of the document. Santa barbara international film festival canada 5 march 2017 kingston canadian film festival usa 28 may 2017 seattle international film festival australia 17 june 2017 sydney film festival spain 5 september 2017 a coruna subtitled version premiere spain 6 september 2017 barcelona subtitled version spain 7 september 2017. Tracing the lines of alethea aggiuq arnaquqbarils tunniit. Angry inuk is a fulllength film which examines the important role of seal.
There are currently two videos available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Video archive for the film angry inuk, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Alethea arnaquqbarils angry inuk has won the vimeo on demand audience award at hot docs. To celebrate native american heritage month we will watch angry inuk by alethea arnaquqbaril. Her 2016 feature documentary, angry inuk, a spirited defence of seal hunting from an inuk. Angry inuk by alethea arnaquqbaril nfb national film board of. Jan 22, 2014 beginning with a prologue in which the young titular character watches his father fall through weak ice and drown, the film cuts forward several years to when sixteenyearold inuk gaaba petersen. From the outset of alethea arnaquqbarils eyeopening documentary angry inuk, it is clear that this is going to be a different take on seal hunting than the one that has dominated the mainstream. Trailer for angry inuk an inuk filmmaker takes a close look at the central role of seal hunting in the lives of the inuit, the importance of the revenue they earn from sales of seal skins, and the negative impact that international campaigns against the seal hunt have had on their lives.
But pobodys nerfect, and flicks ltd nor any advertiser accepts liability for information that may be inaccurate. An inuk filmmaker takes a close look at the central role of seal hunting in the lives of. In her awardwinning documentary, director alethea arnaquqbaril inuk takes on misconceptions of commercial seal hunting, introducing us to the individual inuit hunters and communities fighting to retain their ancestral rights and earn a living in todays international monetary economy, by focusing on her own relatives, friends, and community. Angry inuk 2016 edit angry inuk is a fulllength film which examines the important role of seal hunting in inuit culture and the negative impact that activist organizations trying to stop the seal hunt have had on the lives of the inuit people. Angry inuk is now playing in limited release at the hot docs ted rogers cinema in toronto.
It screened in stockholm film festival on 20 april 2010 in an unfinished version and made its official theatrical release in greenland on 11 may 2012. The subject is very relevant to the documentary film i am working on at the moment, called angry inuk. Angry inuk contains a story thats over 4,000 years old. Angry inuk is a 2016 canadian featurelength documentary film written and directed by alethea arnaquqbaril that defends the inuit seal hunt, as the hunt is a. Angry inuk has its lighter moments, too as hardhitting as the film is, it also has its lighter moments, and i think thats what makes it so engaging. Inuit are spread across extensive lands and waters. Project muse seals, selfies, and the settler state. Your film is very well made and really captures how important the commercial seal hunt is to your people and way of life. Beginning with a prologue in which the young titular character watches his father fall through weak ice and drown, the film cuts forward several years. Arnaquqbaril also completed animation training at the banff centre in a program offered by the national film board of canada.
Canadian documentary angry inuk offers inuit view of seal. More than three decades passed before an inuk was able to make a feature film that showed a native perspective on the seal hunt. Greenred productions relaxing music recommended for you. Apr 28, 2016 video archive for the film angry inuk, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. The canadian doc, which had its world premiere at the fest, follows a new generation of inuit who confront assorted animal rights activist groups and defend their traditional hunting practices through techsavvy strategies. Retracing the lines of inuit tattoos 2011 special for me comes from knowing what happened behind the scenes. The antisealing movements adverse impact on inuit communities is exposed in this hot docs audience award winner. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of angry inuk on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account. Angry inuk delivers important information about an issue we tend to think we know everything.
Please see it in the facebook post at the bottom of this entry. Seal hunting, a critical part of inuit life, has been controversial for a long time. Join us for free screenings of angry inuk and picturing a people. Antiseal hunting campaigns have attracted high profile supporters, and with them, hefty financial contributions. The ability for an inuk to break into the film industry in iqaluit, nu, as both creative force and. Watch the awardwinning angry inuk, free this month on nfb. This course was initially designed as a grade 12 option but later expanded to included grade 10 to 12 outcomes as well. Harnessing the persuasive power of cinema, inuk filmmaker alethea arnaquqbaril has crafted awardwinning films about inuit life and culture such as lumaajuuq and tunniit. Dec 04, 2018 in this essay, i analyze the brutality leveled against famed inuk throat singer tanya tagaq by settler environmentalists in 2014 after she posted online a photograph of her infant daughter next to a dead seal in solidarity with the proseal hunt indigenous activist sealfie campaign, as a primary example of this violence. She is currently directing angry inuk, a feature documentary set for broadcast on. Angry inuk director alethea arnaquqbaril photo by carolyne weldon. Stories in the media of brutality and exploitation were at odds with arnaquqbarils childhood memories of seal hunting with her family on remote baffin island. Dark meditation music, relaxing music, dark cello music for relaxation duration. In angry inuk, director alethea arnaquqbaril joins a new techsavvy generation of inuit as they.
Angry inuk is a 2016 canadian featurelength documentary film written and directed by alethea arnaquqbaril that defends the inuit. No matter where you fall on this issue, angry inuk is an impassioned and compelling film, that leaves us with a lot of important stuff to talk about. The seal hunt is not exactly a laughing matter, but humour and technical savvy go a long way to debunk certain claims. In the end credits, i thank my husband for not divorcing me for taking 8 years to make a film. Alethea arnaquqbarils documentary angry inuk is that longawaited film. She fought to make this film and, in making it, opened doors for other inuit to become involved in film production.
New movies in theaters 1917, underwater and more after a slow start to the year things begin to thaw up this weekend with the release of six new. Angry inuk angry inuk, first debuted at the hot docs film festival in the spring of 2016. May 09, 2016 alethea arnaquqbarils angry inuk has won the vimeo on demand audience award at hot docs. The film, directed by inuk alethea arnaquqbaril gives an indigenous pointofview to the antisealing ban. Angry inuk delivers important information about an issue we tend to think we know everything about and delivers a powerful emotional punch. In her awardwinning documentary, director alethea arnaquqbaril joins a new techsavvy generation of inuit as they campaign to challenge longestablished perceptions of seal hunting.
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