lii bufloo aen loo kishkishiw (buffalo wolf memory) honours the memory of the "buffalo wolves," also known as the "prairie wolves," who at one time thrived in the North American grasslands. Wolfers hunted the wolves to extinction by the turn of the 20th century. I reflect on the wolves extinction, distant memories of ancestors, lost language, and the bison who roam the grasslands today.
Female Director
Guardian of the Steppe
On his inaugural day as wildlife inspector, the young and idealistic Zharas teams up with the seasoned Asylbek against poachers in the steppe's expansive wilderness, where they confront moral quandaries, clash due to divergent methods, and forge an improbable connection in their mission to safeguard endangered species. Amidst the precarious realm of nature and their conflicting ideologies, they must navigate a challenging path to uphold the delicate harmony between mankind and wildlife.
Frances
Plagued by a series of harrowing memories spurred by an episode of ongoing postpartum psychosis, Frances — a wildly devoted mother of two — ushers her kids into the deep wilderness under the guise of a mountain bike trip, only to find out that she can't ride faster than her own mind.
The Trapline
A Yukon trapper in the twilight of his career, passes along his ethos and his trapline to a young woman determined to carry on his work.
Everything’s Fine (Tout Roule)
Melanie’s strongest wish is to have a family that stands together, that stays together. Meanwhile, her boyfriend David is about to roll away to become a long-distance truck driver. Sweet as an ice cream, EVERYTHING’S FINE opens a window on the emotions contained in a mother’s heart, who always puts others first.
Actual People
During her final week of college, Riley goes to great lengths to win the affections of a boy from her hometown of Philly, and ends up confronting her escalating anxieties about her love life, family, and future.