Qulliq (Oil Lamp) (1983)
Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
Director: Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
Production: Vtape, Arnait Video Productions
Country: Canada
Language: Inuktitut
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marie-Hélène Cousineau
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qulliq (Oil Lamp) about?
- Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
- Who directed Qulliq (Oil Lamp)?
- Qulliq (Oil Lamp) was directed by Marie-Hélène Cousineau.
- Who stars in Qulliq (Oil Lamp)?
- Qulliq (Oil Lamp) stars Susan Avingaq, Madeline Ivalu.
- How long is Qulliq (Oil Lamp)?
- Qulliq (Oil Lamp) has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Qulliq (Oil Lamp)?
- Qulliq (Oil Lamp) is a Documentary film.
- Where was Qulliq (Oil Lamp) produced?
- Qulliq (Oil Lamp) was produced in Canada.