Maïna
| Maïna | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michel Poulette |
| Written by | Pierre Billon |
| Starring | |
| Music by |
Michel Cusson Kim Gaboury |
| Cinematography | Allen Smith |
| Edited by | Denis Papillon |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language |
Inuktitut |
Maïna is a Canadian drama film, released in 2013.[1] Directed by Michel Poulette, adaptation of Dominique Demers's novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.
Plot
Maïna, Innu chief Mishtenapuu's daughter, embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.[2]
Cast
The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Maïna's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.
- Roseanne Supernault as Maïna
- Ipellie Ootoova as Natak
- Uapeshkuss Thernish as Nipki
- Graham Greene as Mishte-Napeu
- Tantoo Cardinal as Tekahera
- Eric Schweig as Quujuuq
- Natar Ungalaaq as Tadio
- Flint Eagle as Saitu
Accolades
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 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.
References
External links
- Maïna at the Internet Movie Database