Martha of the North
Synopsis
In the mid-1950s, lured by false promises of a better life, Inuit families were displaced by the Canadian government and left to their own devices in the Far North. In this icy desert realm, Martha Flaherty and her family lived through one of Canadian history’s most sombre and little-known episodes.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marquise Lepage
- Screenplay & Story
- Martha Flaherty, Marquise Lepage
- Original Score
- Élisapie
- Original Title
- Martha of the North
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marquise Lepage
Martha Flaherty, Marquise Lepage
Élisapie
René Sioui Labelle
Dominique Champagne, Nancy Gendron
Monique Simard, Marcel Simard
Department Leadership Roster
Marquise Lepage
Director
Martha Flaherty
Writer
Marquise Lepage
Writer
René Sioui Labelle
Director of Photography
Dominique Champagne
Editor
Nancy Gendron
Editor
Élisapie
Original Music Composer
Marcel Simard
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Martha of the North.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martha of the North
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What is Martha of the North about?
In the mid-1950s, lured by false promises of a better life, Inuit families were displaced by the Canadian government and left to their own devices in the Far North. In this icy desert realm, Martha Flaherty and her family lived through one of Canadian history’s most sombre and little-known episodes.
Who directed Martha of the North?
Martha of the North was directed by Marquise Lepage.
Who stars in Martha of the North?
The principal cast of Martha of the North includes Not specified.
When was Martha of the North released and how long is it?
Martha of the North was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Martha of the North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martha of the North was composed by Élisapie.