- Own Voice
Uvanga
A Montreal woman and her 14-year-old son travel to the Arctic community of Igloolik to experience his late father’s Inuit family and culture. The joy of homecoming is mixed with painful memories.
Directors
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Cousineau is an award-winning writer, producer and filmmaker based in the Northwest Territories, who co-founded the filmmaking collective Arnait Video Productions, which has produced over 20 short and feature length films focused on uplifting the voices and culture of Inuit women. She co-directed Before Tomorrow, Uvanga (Myself), Sol, Angelique’s Isle and Restless River.
Writer
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Cast
Marianne Farley, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq (Inuk)
Producers
Madeline Piujuq Ivalu (Inuk), Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Genre
Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, Inuktitut
Canadian Distributor
Mongrel Media
