Call Me Human facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Call Me Human |
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| Directed by | Kim O'Bomsawin |
| Produced by | Andrée-Anne Frenette |
| Written by | Kim O'Bomsawin |
| Starring | Joséphine Bacon |
| Music by | Alain Auger |
| Cinematography | Hugo Gendron Michel Valiquette |
| Editing by | Alexandre Lachance |
| Studio | Terre Innue |
| Distributed by | Maison 4:3 |
| Release date(s) | September 18, 2020 (FCVQ) |
| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French Innu-aimun |
Call Me Human (which means Je m'appelle humain in French) is a Canadian documentary film. It was released in 2020. This film tells the story of Joséphine Bacon, a famous Innu poet.
The film was directed by Kim O'Bomsawin. It helps us understand the life and work of Joséphine Bacon. It also shares important messages about the Innu language and culture.
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About the Film: Call Me Human
Call Me Human is a special kind of movie called a documentary. Documentaries tell true stories about real people and events. This film focuses on Joséphine Bacon, who is an elder and a poet from the Innu Nation in Canada.
The movie explores her life, her beautiful poetry, and her efforts to keep the Innu language alive. It shows how important it is to pass on traditions and stories from one generation to the next.
What is the Film About?
The film takes viewers on a journey with Joséphine Bacon. She shares her memories and wisdom. Her poems often talk about nature, her ancestors, and the history of her people.
The movie also shows how the Innu language, Innu-aimun, is very important to their culture. Joséphine Bacon works hard to make sure this language is not forgotten. She believes that language is a big part of who we are.
Who is Joséphine Bacon?
Joséphine Bacon is a respected elder and poet. She was born in Pessamit, Quebec, Canada. Her work helps people learn about the Innu way of life and their deep connection to the land.
She writes poems in both French and Innu-aimun. Her words are powerful and touch many hearts. Through her poetry, she shares the history, challenges, and hopes of the Innu people.
Where Was the Film Shown?
Call Me Human first came out at the Quebec City Film Festival in 2020. This was its very first showing. After that, it was shown at other film festivals.
It was screened at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival. It also played at the 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival. Later, it was released for everyone to see on November 13.
Awards and Recognition
Call Me Human received many awards and honors. This shows that people really loved and appreciated the film. Winning awards helps more people learn about important stories like Joséphine Bacon's.
Winning Big!
At the Quebec City Film Festival, the film won an award called the Prix Jury collégial. It shared this award with another film called Sweet Thing.
At Cinéfest, it won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries. This means that people who watched the film at the festival voted for it as their favorite documentary.
At the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), it won the award for Best Canadian Documentary Film. This was a special award chosen by a jury of experts.
Other Important Awards
The film was also nominated for three Prix Iris awards in 2021. These are major film awards in Quebec. The nominations were for:
- Best Documentary
- Best Camera Work in a Documentary (for Hugo Gendron and Michel Valiquette)
- Best Editing in a Documentary (for Alexandre Lachance)
Later, the film was also nominated for the Public Prize. This award is chosen by the general public.
In 2021, Call Me Human won another important award called the Prix collégial du cinéma québécois. This award is chosen by college students in Quebec.
