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201985 minGdocumentary

Art History Music History

Sisters: Dream & Variations

201985 minGdocumentary

Tyr and Jasa, two Montreal artists of Icelandic descent, blend personal history and artistic expression through music and interdisciplinary art inspired by their great-grandmother.

Art History Music History

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Catherine Legault

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Tyr and Jasa, two Montreal artists of Icelandic descent, blend personal history and artistic expression through music and interdisciplinary art inspired by their great-grandmother.

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Catherine Legaultdirector

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Debora Alannacast

Elísabet Gunnarsdóttircast

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Tyr and Jasa, two Montreal artists with Icelandic roots, navigate their creative paths through music and interdisciplinary art. Their work incorporates audio recordings of their great-grandmother, blending personal history with artistic expression. The film features animations and performances that reflect their imaginative practices. Directed by Catherine Legault, "Sisters: Dream & Variations" runs for 85 minutes and captures the unique identities and artistic journeys of these sisters.

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