Maïna

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Maïna
Directed by Michel Poulette
Written by Pierre Billon
Starring
Release dates
  • 16 June 2013 (2013-06-16) (Shanghai International Film Festival)
  • 1 October 2013 (2013-10-01)
Running time 100 minutes
Country Canada
Language Inuktitut
English

Maïna is a Canadian drama film, released in 2013.[1] Directed by Michel Poulette, the film stars Roseanne Supernault as Maïna, the daughter of Innu chief Mishtenapuu (Graham Greene), who embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.[2]

The film's cast also includes Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.

The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress.[2] The film also garnered six Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.

References

  1. ↑ "Maina! - a story about the meeting of the Innu and Inuit". CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, November 4, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 " Best Actress Roseanne Supernault on 'Maina,' Culture and Frozen Buns". Indian Country Today Media Network, November 18, 2013.

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