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An Eskimo legend of a goose that captures the fancy of an owl. Although the voices are in Inuktitut Caroline Leaf’s innovative animation leave no doubt as to the happenings that transpire. It is a story with wry humour characteristic of many Inuit tales, for audiences young and old. Editing, Pierre Lemelin. (Eight awards, including Oscar nomination, Hollywood.)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322428
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Eskimos - Legends
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)