Attiuk
Originally released in 1963. Attiuk is a documentary film. directed by René Bonnière. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Bochner
Synopsis
The people of Unamenshipu (La Romaine), an Innu community in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, are seen but not heard in this richly detailed documentary about the rituals surrounding an Innu caribou hunt. Released in 1960, it’s one of 13 titles in Au Pays de Neufve-France, a series of poetic documentary shorts about life along the St. Lawrence River. Off-camera narration, written by Pierre Perrault, frames the Innu participants through an ethnographic lens. Co-directed by René Bonnière and Perrault, a founding figure of Quebec’s direct cinema movement.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Attiuk about?
The people of Unamenshipu (La Romaine), an Innu community in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, are seen but not heard in this richly detailed documentary about the rituals surrounding an Innu caribo...
Who directed Attiuk?
Attiuk was directed by René Bonnière.
How long is Attiuk?
Attiuk has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Attiuk released?
Attiuk was released on July 19, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Attiuk?
The main cast of Attiuk includes Lloyd Bochner.