Bones of Crows
Synopsis
Cree matriarch Aline Spears survives a childhood in Canada’s residential school system to continue her family’s generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-12
Top Cast
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Grace Dove
Aline Spears
Phillip Forest Lewitski
Adam Whallach
Rémy Girard
Father Jacobs
Karine Vanasse
Sister Ruth
Alyssa Wapanatâhk
Perseverance Spears
Michelle Thrush
January Spears
Glen Gould
Matthew Spears
Gail Maurice
Older Taylor Whallach
Carla-Rae
Older Aline Spears
Cara Gee
Percy Whallach
Jonathan Whitesell
Thomas Miller
Patrick Garrow
Archbishop Thomas Miller
Summer Testawich
Young Aline Spears
Sierra Rose McRae
Young Perseverance Spears
Ethan Evans
Preteen Johnnie
Payne Merasty
Young Tye Spears
Alanis Obomsawin
TRC Film Director
Joshua Odjick
Jake Whallach
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie Clements
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Clements
- Original Score
- Wayne Lavallee, Jesse Zubot
- Original Title
- Bones of Crows
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Production Studios
- Screen Siren Pictures, Grana Productions, Marie Clements Media, Ayasew Ooskana Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie Clements
Marie Clements
Wayne Lavallee, Jesse Zubot
Vince Arvidson
Maxime Lahaie
Christine Haebler, Steven Thibault, Marie Clements, Noah Segal, Trish Dolman
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Clements
Writer
Marie Clements
Director
Vince Arvidson
Director of Photography
Wayne Lavallee
Original Music Composer
Jesse Zubot
Original Music Composer
Christine Haebler
Producer
Carmen Thompson
Costume Design
Maxime Lahaie
Editor
James Philpott
Production Design
Jessica Kalan
Costume Design
Trish Dolman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bones of Crows
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What is Bones of Crows about?
Cree matriarch Aline Spears survives a childhood in Canada’s residential school system to continue her family’s generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.
Who directed Bones of Crows?
Bones of Crows was directed by Marie Clements.
Who stars in Bones of Crows?
The principal cast of Bones of Crows includes Grace Dove, Phillip Forest Lewitski, Rémy Girard, Karine Vanasse, Alyssa Wapanatâhk.
When was Bones of Crows released and how long is it?
Bones of Crows was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Bones of Crows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bones of Crows was composed by Wayne Lavallee, Jesse Zubot.