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Maina 

Maina  


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Maina 
  • Status: In Release
  • Genre: Historical Drama
  • Cast: Roseanne Supernault, Ipellie Ootoovaa, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig, and Natar Ungalaaq
  • Director: Michel Poulette
  • Writers: Pierre Billon, based on the novel of the same name by Dominique Demers
  • Executive Producer: Michel Poulette
  • Producers: Yves Fortin & Karine Martin
  • Nominated for 6 Canadian Screen Awards Including Best Picture
  • WINNER: Best of Festival - Dreamspeakers Film Festival 2014
  • WINNER: Best Director- Dreamspeakers Film Festival 2014
  • WINNER: Best Female Actor - Dreamspeakers Film Festival 2014
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION: AGH World Film Festival 2014
  • WINNER: Best Film - American Indian Film Festival 2013
  • WINNER: Best Actress - American Indian Film Festival 2013
  • WINNER: Best Supporting Actress- American Indian Film Festival 2013
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION: Shanghai International Film Festival 2013
  • NOMINEE - Best Motion Picture - Canadian Screen Awards 2013
  • NOMINEE - Best Cinematography - Canadian Screen Awards 2013
  • NOMINEE - Best Art Direction - Canadian Screen Awards 2013
  • NOMINEE - Best Costume Design - Canadian Screen Awards 2013
  • NOMINEE - Best Makeup - Canadian Screen Awards 2013
  • NOMINEE - Best Music - Canadian Screen Awards 2013

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Synopsis

In the aftermath of a bloody confrontation between the Innu tribe the Moon Wolves, and the Men from the Land of Ice, or the Inuit, MAÏNA, daughter of Grand Chief Mishtenapuu, finds herself on a mission that will change the course of her life and her peoples history. In order to fulfill a promise made to her friend Matsii as she lay on her deathbed, MAÏNA has to follow the trail of her enemies to retrieve Nipki, Matsiis 11-year-old son who has been captured by the Inuit. She is then taken captive herself by Natak, the clan’s leader, and forced to travel with them to the Land of Ice. Introduced as enemies, the two grow fond of each other and struggle to forge a relationship against the odds of different culture, customs and conspiracy in a world where the fight for survival is a daily challenge.

NOW PLAYING – UPCOMING SCREENINGS

  • TIFF Circuit: AGH World Film Festival – October 1, 2014
  • TIFF Circuit: Wolfville, NS – October 19, 2014
  • Songhees Wellness Centre, Victoria, BC – October TBD
  • Landmark Cinemas: Fort McMurray, AB – Date TBD

    • PAST SCREENINGS

  • Dreamspeakers Film Festival: Metro Cinema, Edmonton, AB – May 28 (Opening Night)
  • City Cinema, Charlottetown – May 28 – June 1
  • The Globe Cinema, Calgary, AB – June 7-13
  • Regina Rainbow Art Cinema, Regina, SK – June 13-19
  • Summer Solstice Aboriginal Festival, Ottawa, ON – June 20-21
  • Magic Lantern, Saskatoon Roxy, Saskatoon, SK – June 20-26
  • The Carlton Cinema, Toronto, ON – June 20-26
  • Park Theatre, High Prairie, AB – June 20-26
  • Landmark Cinemas: Kamloops, BC  - June 20 – 27
  • Landmark Cinemas: Kelowna, BC- June 20 – 27
  • Landmark Cinemas: Edmonton (Clareview), AB- June 20 – 27
  • Landmark Cinemas: Country Hills, Calgary, AB- June 20 – 27
  • Landmark Cinemas: Kanata, ON- June 20 – 27
  • Sidney’s Star Cinema, Sidney, BC – July 4-11
  • Adaka Cultural Film Festival, Whitehorse, YK – July 3 (Closing Night)
  • Landmark Cinemas:Brandon, MB  - July 5-6
  • Landmark Cinemas: Whitehorse, YK   - July 5-6

    • Please check back often for more screenings!



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