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201717 minPGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories

Living Here

201717 minPGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Martha, a young resident of Nunavik, expresses her thoughts and poetry about life in the tundra and its influence on her identity.

Indigenous Histories

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Sarah Baril Gaudet

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Martha, a young resident of Nunavik, expresses her thoughts and poetry about life in the tundra and its influence on her identity.

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Sarah Baril Gaudet

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Martha, a young resident of Nunavik, reflects on her life amid the powerful winds and solitude of the tundra. The documentary captures her poetry, which reveals her deep connection to the land and its influence on her identity. Set against the stark beauty of Nunavik, the film presents a vivid portrayal of how natural elements shape the experiences of its inhabitants. Directed by Sarah Baril Gaudet, Living Here runs for 17 minutes and features the Inuktitut language.

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