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Sirmilik

2011 · 11 min

A quiet, contemplative gaze at an Arctic landscape, guided by an elder's voice and carried by patient, unhurried imagery.

Overview
Director Zacharias Kunuk explores Sirmilik National Park, near the Nunavut community of Pond Inlet, through the voice of an Inuit elder. Winner "Best Short Documentary" 2012 Genie Awards.

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Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • nature
    • memory
    • identity
    Places
    • wilderness
    • countryside
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour0
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

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    Runtime
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