Arctic Film: Sol (Arnait Focus)
Two profound films witnessing struggles with mental health in the Arctic. In collaboration with Mental Health Foundation.
The third of 3 feature films in Highlight Arctic‘s focus on works by the pioneering Arnait Video Productions. Founded in 1991 as the Women’s Video Workshop of Igloolik, Arnait became the first women’s collective independent production company in the Arctic.
SAT 18th MARCH 2017 – 20:30
Edinburgh Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
£10/£8/£6.50 Entry – Tickets (Ticket Deal Available)
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Sol
Marie-Hélène Cousineau & Susan Avingaq – Canada, 2014 (76min, English and Inuktitut with English subtitles) / Documentary
Sol explores the life of a young Inuk artist, Solomon Tapatiaq Uyarasuk, whose death in police custody is officially ruled as suicide (albeit under suspicious circumstances). This moving documentary pays tribute to Sol‘s promising and tragically short career whilst also shedding light on the social issues which have led to Canada’s North claiming one of the highest youth suicide rates in the world.
+ short: Sámi Boy (Sámi Bojá) – Elle Sofe Henriksen, Norway, 2015 (9min, Sámi with English subtitles)
Young reindeer herder Mikkel presents the image of a stoic Sámi male. But his tough exterior hides inner chaos.
This screening is presented in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation.
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Watch all 3 Arnait Features! (Ticket Deals Available)
- Before Tomorrow – Thursday 16th March, 20:45 (Filmhouse, Edinburgh)
- Uvanga – Friday 17th March, 20:30 (Filmhouse, Edinburgh)
[Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of BFI’s Film Audience Network. And presented to you in partnership with Mental Health Foundation.]
