Fish Traps
Saputi
Synopsis
As summer ends near Igloolik in the 1930's, three families build a saputi to trap fish going upriver for the winter. The days are getting shorter and young people daydream, while waiting for fish to come. But nature is not always predictable.... [Third Isuma recreated fiction, 1993.]
Top Cast
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- Director
- Zacharias Kunuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Zacharias Kunuk
- Original Title
- Saputi
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Canada Council for the Arts, GNWT Culture and Communications, ONF | NFB, Tariagsuk Video Centre, Isuma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zacharias Kunuk
Zacharias Kunuk
Zacharias Kunuk
Pauloosie Qulitalik
Department Leadership Roster
Zacharias Kunuk
Editor
Zacharias Kunuk
Writer
Pauloosie Qulitalik
Producer
Zacharias Kunuk
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Traps
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What is Fish Traps about?
As summer ends near Igloolik in the 1930's, three families build a saputi to trap fish going upriver for the winter. The days are getting shorter and young people daydream, while waiting for fish to come. But nature is not always predictable.... [Third Isuma recreated fiction, 1993.]
Who directed Fish Traps?
Fish Traps was directed by Zacharias Kunuk.
Who stars in Fish Traps?
The principal cast of Fish Traps includes Pauloosie Qulitalik, Paul Akkitiq, David Aqqiaruq, Joyce Aqqiaruq.
When was Fish Traps released and how long is it?
Fish Traps was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 30m.