Attiuk
Synopsis
The people of Unamenshipu (La Romaine), an Innu community in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, are seen but not heard in this richly detailed documentary about the rituals surrounding an Innu caribou hunt. Released in 1960, it’s one of 13 titles in Au Pays de Neufve-France, a series of poetic documentary shorts about life along the St. Lawrence River. Off-camera narration, written by Pierre Perrault, frames the Innu participants through an ethnographic lens. Co-directed by René Bonnière and Perrault, a founding figure of Quebec’s direct cinema movement.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault
- Original Score
- Larry Crosley
- Original Title
- Attiuk
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault
Larry Crosley
Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Pierre Perrault
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Director of Photography
René Bonnière
Director
Pierre Perrault
Producer
Pierre Perrault
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Attiuk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attiuk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Attiuk about?
The people of Unamenshipu (La Romaine), an Innu community in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, are seen but not heard in this richly detailed documentary about the rituals surrounding an Innu caribou hunt. Released in 1960, it’s one of 13 titles in Au Pays de Neufve-France, a series of poetic documentary shorts about life along the St. Lawrence River. Off-camera narration, written by Pierre Perrault, frames the Innu participants through an ethnographic lens. Co-directed by René Bonnière and Perrault, a founding figure of Quebec’s direct cinema movement.
Who directed Attiuk?
Attiuk was directed by René Bonnière, Pierre Perrault.
Who stars in Attiuk?
The principal cast of Attiuk includes Lloyd Bochner.
When was Attiuk released and how long is it?
Attiuk was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Attiuk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attiuk was composed by Larry Crosley.