Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)
Synopsis
Mosha Michael's third film follows six Inuit hunters from Frobisher Bay, N.W.T. setting out on a spring whale hunt. Once again, Michael documents the process on Super 8 film, from pushing the canoes out over the thin spring ice to open water, to the killing and cleaning of the whale and storing the meat. An original score features music and songs in Inuktitut by the filmmaker himself.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mosha Michael
- Original Title
- Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mosha Michael
Mosha Michael
Mosha Michael
Peter Raymont
Department Leadership Roster
Mosha Michael
Editor
Mosha Michael
Director
Peter Raymont
Producer
Mosha Michael
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut) about?
Mosha Michael's third film follows six Inuit hunters from Frobisher Bay, N.W.T. setting out on a spring whale hunt. Once again, Michael documents the process on Super 8 film, from pushing the canoes out over the thin spring ice to open water, to the killing and cleaning of the whale and storing the meat. An original score features music and songs in Inuktitut by the filmmaker himself.
Who directed Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)?
Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut) was directed by Mosha Michael.
Who stars in Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)?
The principal cast of Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut) includes Not specified.
When was Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut) released and how long is it?
Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut) was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 10m.