Cree Hunters of Mistassini facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cree Hunters of Mistassini |
|
|---|---|
| Directed by | Boyce Richardson Tony Ianzelo |
| Produced by | Colin Low |
| Written by | Boyce Richardson |
| Narrated by | Boyce Richardson |
| Cinematography | Tony Ianzelo |
| Editing by | Ginny Stikeman |
| Studio | National Film Board of Canada |
| Release date(s) | 1974 |
| Running time | 57 min 53 s |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $95,602 |
Cree Hunters of Mistassini is a 1974 documentary film. It was made by the National Film Board of Canada. Boyce Richardson and Tony Ianzelo directed it. The film shows three Cree families. They live in the Mistassini area of Quebec, Canada.
The movie follows them as they set up a winter hunting camp. This camp is near James Bay and Ungava Bay. The film teaches us about the Cree people's beliefs. It also shows their special ways of living with nature.
About the Film's Creation
Boyce Richardson, one of the directors, was a writer. He wrote articles for the Montreal Star newspaper. His articles talked about the rights of Indigenous peoples. They also discussed how new building projects could harm their land.
Richardson visited his Cree friends in Mistassini. He promised them that the film would let Indigenous people share their own stories. Filming began with three hunting families. They lived in the wilderness for five months. This happened between 1972 and 1973.
Awards and Recognition
Cree Hunters of Mistassini won several important awards. These awards recognized it as an excellent documentary film.
Major Film Awards
- BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards), London: The film won the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary in 1975. This award is also called the Robert Flaherty Award.
- Canadian Film Awards, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: It received the Genie Award for Best Documentary in 1975.
- Melbourne Film Festival: The film earned the Silver Boomerang award in 1975. This was for the best film made specifically for TV.
