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202214 minGdoc-short

Indigenous Histories Colonialism

Three Thousand (Inuktitut Version)

202214 minGdoc-short

Inuk artist Asinnajaq utilizes the 's archive to explore Inuit representation through a blend of historic footage and original animation.

Indigenous Histories Colonialism

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Channel: NFB

Three Thousand (Inuktitut Version)

2022• 14 minG

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Inuk artist Asinnajaq utilizes the 's archive to explore Inuit representation through a blend of historic footage and original animation.

Synopsis

Inuk artist Asinnajaq presents a 14-minute animated short that reinterprets the representation of Inuit culture through archival footage from the . By integrating elements from newsreels, propaganda, ethnographic documentaries, and works by Inuit filmmakers, Asinnajaq creates a narrative that reflects the complexities of Inuit identity across time. The film combines historic imagery with original animation to offer a vision of hope and potential for the future of Inuit communities.

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