| Maïna | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Michel Poulette |
| Written by | Pierre Billon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Allen Smith |
| Edited by | Denis Papillon |
| Music by | Michel Cusson Kim Gaboury |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | Inuktitut Innu English French |
Maïna is a 2013 Canadian drama film, directed by Michel Poulette. An adaptation of Dominique Demers' novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.
Plot
Maïna, Innu chief Mishtenapuu's daughter, embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.
Cast
The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Maïna's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.
- Roseanne Supernault as Maïna
- Ipellie Ootoova as Natak
- Uapeshkuss Thernish as Nipki
- Graham Greene as Mishtenapeu
- Tantoo Cardinal as Tekahera
- Eric Schweig as Quujuuq
- Natar Ungalaaq as Tadio
- Flint Eagle as Saito
Accolades
The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress. The film also garnered six Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography (Allen Smith), Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.
References
- "Maina! - a story about the meeting of the Innu and Inuit". CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, November 4, 2013.
- ^ " Best Actress Roseanne Supernault on 'Maina,' Culture and Frozen Buns". Indian Country Today Media Network, November 18, 2013.
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