Two years after the mother’s death, Luo Shanxue embarked on the road to Nanjing to commemorate her.
Canadian Documentary - Short Form
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A recounting of a visit from my mother in spirit, this film looks to dreamspace as a meeting place, where we can connect with our loved ones, who we are always tethered to.
Goodbye, Hunter
For the Frigon, hunting is a family tradition that forges and strengthens the bonds between the generations. For several autumns already, Louis-Henri has been tracking moose with his grandson, Sasha. However, at the dawn of his 81st birthday, old age reminds him that his career as a hunter is now behind him. For the first time this year, Louis-Henri will not go for the hunt and Sasha will leave without him. Goodbye, Hunter offers an intimate look at the transmission of a long family tradition.
People of the Sea
On the Magdalen Islands, during the short lobster season, fishermen and plant workers ensure the economic prosperity of an entire people. In the reality of a global market driven by the United States, the fragility of the fishing industry is palpable, as is the future of seafaring and island culture.
Four Mile Creek
Aurore Cormier died in a smallpox quarantine; one hundred years later, her ancestors went looking for her. This is a documentary film that combines reenactments, family archives, and audio interviews.
Our Own Spirits Regained
A group of multination Indigenous Elders from across Canada, along with community members, come together to find healing from past traumas.