Maïna

Maïna is a Canadian drama film, released in 2013.[1] Directed by Michel Poulette, adaptation of Dominique Demers's novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.

Maïna
Film poster
Directed byMichel Poulette
Written byPierre Billon
Starring
Music byMichel Cusson
Kim Gaboury
CinematographyAllen Smith
Edited byDenis Papillon
Release date
  • 16 June 2013 (2013-06-16) (Shanghai International Film Festival)
  • 1 October 2013 (2013-10-01)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageInuktitut
Innu
English French

Plot

Maïna, Innu chief Mishtenapuu's daughter, embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.[2]

Cast

The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Maïna's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.

Accolades

The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress.[2] The film also garnered six Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.

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References
  1. "Maina! - a story about the meeting of the Innu and Inuit". CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, November 4, 2013.
  2. " Best Actress Roseanne Supernault on 'Maina,' Culture and Frozen Buns". Indian Country Today Media Network, November 18, 2013.


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