Caribou in the Archive
Synopsis
In Caribou in the Archive, rustic VHS home video of a Cree woman hunting caribou in the 1990s is combined with NFB archival film footage of northern Manitoba from the 1950s. In this experimental film, the difference between homemade video and official historical record is considered. Northern Indigenous women hunting is at the heart of this personal found footage film in which the filmmaker describes the enigmatic events that led to saving an important piece of family history from being lost forever.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 566 Days13/10/2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
01/05/2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Dysart
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Dysart
- Original Score
- Devon Craig MacDonald
- Original Title
- Caribou in the Archive
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 17/11/2018
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Regent Park Film Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Dysart
Jennifer Dysart
Devon Craig MacDonald
Dennis Day, Jay Brant
Jennifer Dysart
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Day
Editor
Jennifer Dysart
Director
Jennifer Dysart
Producer
Jennifer Dysart
Writer
Jay Brant
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Caribou in the Archive about?
In Caribou in the Archive, rustic VHS home video of a Cree woman hunting caribou in the 1990s is combined with NFB archival film footage of northern Manitoba from the 1950s. In this experimental film, the difference between homemade video and official historical record is considered. Northern Indigenous women hunting is at the heart of this personal found footage film in which the filmmaker describes the enigmatic events that led to saving an important piece of family history from being lost forever.
Who directed Caribou in the Archive?
Caribou in the Archive was directed by Jennifer Dysart.
Who stars in Caribou in the Archive?
The principal cast of Caribou in the Archive includes Not specified.
When was Caribou in the Archive released and how long is it?
Caribou in the Archive was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Caribou in the Archive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caribou in the Archive was composed by Devon Craig MacDonald.