Arctic Film: Before Tomorrow (Arnait Focus)
Kicking off our Arnait Focus, Before Tomorrow – set in 1840s Canadian Arctic – tells a cautionary tale of colonialism.
The first 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.
THURS 16th MARCH 2017 – 20:45
Edinburgh Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
£10/£8/£6.50 Entry – Tickets (Ticket Deal Available)
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Le jour avant le lendemain (Before Tomorrow)
Marie-Hélène Cousineau & Madeline Piujuq Ivalu – Canada, 2008 (93min, Inuktitut with English subtitles)
Starring: Madeline Piujuq Ivalu, Paul-Dylan Ivalu, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Mary Qulitalik, Tumasie Sivuarapik
In the Canadian Arctic of the 1840s, 10-year-old Maniq and his beloved grandmother Ningiuq travel to the remote island where, every year, their family prepares food for winter. But, as the seasons progress, their hard but idyllic existence unexpectedly begins to unravel. Equal parts coming of age story, endurance drama and cautionary tale of colonialism, the debut feature from Arnait Video Productions also features a suite of original songs by legendary Québécoise folk musicians Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
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Watch all 3 Arnait features! (Ticket Deals Available)
- Uvanga – Friday 17th March, 20:30 (Filmhouse, Edinburgh)
- Sol – Saturday 18th March, 20:30 (Filmhouse, Edinburgh)
[Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of BFI’s Film Audience Network.]
