Kamik (1989)
A portrait of Ulayok Kaviok, one of the last of a generation of Inuit, born and bred on the land. Ulayok and her family, like many Inuit today, strive to balance 2 very different worlds. Her skills in making the sealskin boots called kamik may soon be lost in the cultural transformation overtaking her community. Kamik offers a glimpse of those universes and the thread one woman weaves between them.
Director: Elise Swerhone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: December 31, 1989
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
inuit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kamik about?
- A portrait of Ulayok Kaviok, one of the last of a generation of Inuit, born and bred on the land. Ulayok and her family, like many Inuit today, strive to balance 2 very different worlds. Her skills in making the sealskin boots called kamik may soon be lost in the cultural transformation overtaking her community. Kamik offers a glimpse of those universes and the thread one woman weaves between them.
- Who directed Kamik?
- Kamik was directed by Elise Swerhone.
- How long is Kamik?
- Kamik has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Kamik?
- Kamik is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kamik produced?
- Kamik was produced in Canada.