
Tamanawis Illahee
“Rituals and Acts in a Landscape”
Synopsis
A film of the Pacific Northwest, the native people, poetry, history and the forces of change. This was an homage to the Indian heritage of the Pacific Northwest and a study in the contrast of how native people used the land, as opposed to European settlers who gradually took it over. It is experimental in style, combining time-lapse photography, archive footage, classic photographs by documentarist Edward Curtis, museum artifacts and other image sources.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Ron Finne
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Finne
- Original Title
- Tamanawis Illahee
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Finne
Ron Finne
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Finne
Director
Ron Finne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamanawis Illahee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tamanawis Illahee about?
A film of the Pacific Northwest, the native people, poetry, history and the forces of change. This was an homage to the Indian heritage of the Pacific Northwest and a study in the contrast of how native people used the land, as opposed to European settlers who gradually took it over. It is experimental in style, combining time-lapse photography, archive footage, classic photographs by documentarist Edward Curtis, museum artifacts and other image sources.
Who directed Tamanawis Illahee?
Tamanawis Illahee was directed by Ron Finne.
Who stars in Tamanawis Illahee?
The principal cast of Tamanawis Illahee includes Robert Barton, George Venn, William Stafford, Richard Hugo, David Wagoner.
When was Tamanawis Illahee released and how long is it?
Tamanawis Illahee was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 59m.
