Tautuktavuk (What We See)
| Tautuktavuk (What We See) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Carol Kunnuk Lucy Tulugarjuk |
| Written by | Lucy Tulugarjuk Carol Kunnuk Gillian Robinson Samuel Cohn-Cousineau Norman Cohn |
| Produced by | Lucy Tulugarjuk Jonathan Frantz |
| Starring | Carol Kunnuk Mark Taqqaugaq Lucy Tulugarjuk Benjamin Kunuk |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Frantz |
| Edited by | Jeremiah Hayes |
| Music by | Beatrice Deer Lucy Tulugarjuk Mark Wheaton |
Production company | Kingulliit Productions |
| Distributed by | Isuma |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | Inuktitut |
Tautuktavuk (What We See) is a Canadian drama film directed by Carol Kunnuk and Lucy Tulugarjuk, released in 2023.[1] The film centres on Saqpinak (Kunnuk) and Uyarak (Tulugarjuk), two Inuit sisters whose lives have significantly diverged as Uyarak lives in Montreal while Saqpinak has remained in Nunavut, who are reconnecting through regular video chats during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
The film had its public premiere in the Discovery program at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
Response[edit]
The film was named to TIFF's annual Canada's Top Ten list for 2023.[4]
Awards[edit]
At TIFF, the film won the Amplify Voices Award for Best First Film.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Johanna Schneller, "What We See, opening at TIFF, explores the persistence of Inuit trauma". The Globe and Mail, September 2, 2023.
- ^ Peter Howell, "TIFF 2023: The 10 (plus!) movies our film critic can’t wait to see at the festival". Toronto Star, September 6, 2023.
- ^ Valerie Complex, "TIFF Unveils Cinematic First Looks With Discovery And Midnight Madness Program; World Premieres Include ‘Hell Of A Summer,’ ‘Gonzo Girl,’ ‘Widow Clicquot,’ And ‘Boy Kills World’". Deadline Hollywood, August 3, 2023.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten Includes BlackBerry, Solo, Humanist Vampire". That Shelf, December 6, 2023.
- ^ Christian Zilko, "American Fiction’ Wins People’s Choice Award at 2023 TIFF (Complete Winners List)". IndieWire, September 17, 2023.
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