Animation from Cape Dorset (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, Animation from Cape Dorset is an animation film, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. This collection assembles the first animated films to be made by Inuit artists at the NFB. Featured is work by Solomonie Pootoogook, Timmun Alariaq, Mathew Joanasie, and Itee Pootoogook Pilaloosie—all participants in the Cape Dorset (Baffin Island) Film Animation Workshop, established to teach animation skills to local artists. The soundtrack features performances by Aggeok and Peter Pitseolok. Commentary is provided in a blend of Inuktitut and English.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animation from Cape Dorset page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animation from Cape Dorset tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- Where can I watch Animation from Cape Dorset (1973)?
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- When was Animation from Cape Dorset released?
- Animation from Cape Dorset was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.