The Canoe
Synopsis
Utilizing engineering ingenuity that is centuries old, Atikamekw elders Agatha and Cézar Néwashish build a small-scale version of a birch-bark canoe. With their expert hands, a stunning work of art is created.
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- Director
- Alanis Obomsawin
- Original Title
- The Canoe
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alanis Obomsawin
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Alanis Obomsawin
Director
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What is The Canoe about?
Utilizing engineering ingenuity that is centuries old, Atikamekw elders Agatha and Cézar Néwashish build a small-scale version of a birch-bark canoe. With their expert hands, a stunning work of art is created.
Who directed The Canoe?
The Canoe was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
Who stars in The Canoe?
The principal cast of The Canoe includes Agatha Néwashish, Cezar Newashish.
When was The Canoe released and how long is it?
The Canoe was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 5m.