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GIRON FILMI OY

1996-0186

Film

1 of 1

1992

Giron Filmi Oy

director/editing/photography/scenario, Markku Lehmuskallio

A documentary about the inhabitants of the arctic region (Lapland, Greenland, Canada, Alaska, USSR) as revealed through their art (sculpture, drawing, painting, music, dance, poetry and storytelling). The art, photographs, film and writings by Europeans depicting the region and people are also seen.~Artists featured include: Nils Nilssonn Skum, Joh Andreas Savio, Aron Fra Kangeq, Johannes Kreutzmann Kangamiut, Kivetoruk Moses Nome, Roshilin Velen, Inupiat, Tiko Vilka, Karale Andreassen Angmagssalik, Jens Angaangaq Lyberth.~Some historical background is presented at the beginning, but otherwise narration is minimal with the various media of art being simply presented. While outsiders attempt to describe the natives, the latter merely define themselves through their art.~About one-fourth of the film is concerned with the Canadian arctic and Canadian artists. <106mn>.

Finnish with English subtitles

Libre

V1 9607-0023

with authorization from Giron Filmi Oy