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People Might Laugh at Us
19649 min 7 secFilm: Documentary
Direction: Jacques GodboutFrançoise Bujold
On the Gesgapegiag reserve (formerly known as Maria Reserve) in the Baie des Chaleurs region of Québec, Mi’kmaq children make birds and dolls of brightly coloured paper, which they hang in trees. But they are reluctant to have visitors see them, claiming, 'People might laugh at us.' The film is without comment except for the background music.
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Subject categories
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) > ChildrenQuébec and OntarioReserves
Credits
- director
- Jacques Godbout
- Françoise Bujold
- camera
- Gilles Gascon
- sound
- Joseph Champagne
- music
- Ginette Martenot
Awards
- Diploma of Merit - Category: Arts and ExperimentalGenie Awards
- Special MentionGrand Prix de Bergame international du film d'art et sur l'art