Maïna

2013 Canadian film
  • Roseanne Supernault
  • Graham Greene
  • Tantoo Cardinal
  • Eric Schweig
  • Natar Ungalaaq
CinematographyAllen SmithEdited byDenis PapillonMusic byMichel Cusson
Kim Gaboury
Release dates
  • 16 June 2013 (2013-06-16) (Shanghai International Film Festival)
  • 1 October 2013 (2013-10-01)
Running time
100 minutesCountryCanadaLanguagesInuktitut
Innu
English
French

Maïna is a 2013 Canadian drama film,[1] directed by Michel Poulette. An adaptation of Dominique Demers' novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.

Plot

Maïna, Innu chief Mishtenapuu's daughter, embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.[2]

Cast

The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Maïna's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.

  • Roseanne Supernault as Maïna
  • Ipellie Ootoova as Natak
  • Uapeshkuss Thernish as Nipki
  • Graham Greene as Mishtenapeu
  • Tantoo Cardinal as Tekahera
  • Eric Schweig as Quujuuq
  • Natar Ungalaaq as Tadio
  • Flint Eagle as Saito

Accolades

The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress.[2] The film also garnered six Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography (Allen Smith), Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.

References

  1. ^ "Maina! - a story about the meeting of the Innu and Inuit". CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, November 4, 2013.
  2. ^ a b " Best Actress Roseanne Supernault on 'Maina,' Culture and Frozen Buns". Indian Country Today Media Network, November 18, 2013.

External links

  • Maïna at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata


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