Lumaajuuq
Synopsis
This animated short is a tragic and twisted story about the dangers of revenge. A cruel mother mistreats her son, feeding him dog meat and forcing him to sleep in the cold. A loon, who tells the boy that his mother blinded him, helps the child regain his eyesight. Then the boy seeks revenge, releasing his mother’s lifeline as she harpoons a whale and watching her drown. Based on a portion of the epic Inuit legend “The Blind Boy and the Loon.”
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- Director
- Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
- Screenplay & Story
- Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
- Original Title
- Lumaajuuq
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Debbie Brisebois, Derek Mazur
Department Leadership Roster
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Director
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Writer
Debbie Brisebois
Producer
Derek Mazur
Producer
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What is Lumaajuuq about?
This animated short is a tragic and twisted story about the dangers of revenge. A cruel mother mistreats her son, feeding him dog meat and forcing him to sleep in the cold. A loon, who tells the boy that his mother blinded him, helps the child regain his eyesight. Then the boy seeks revenge, releasing his mother’s lifeline as she harpoons a whale and watching her drown. Based on a portion of the epic Inuit legend “The Blind Boy and the Loon.”
Who directed Lumaajuuq?
Lumaajuuq was directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril.
Who stars in Lumaajuuq?
The principal cast of Lumaajuuq includes Rachelle White Wind.
When was Lumaajuuq released and how long is it?
Lumaajuuq was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 7m.