Katshinau (2023)
In New France before the British Conquest, Marie, an indigenous slave, serves the local surgeon. Her daily life of household chores is bleak and alienating. The encounter with a young girl she presumes to be her child will give her motivation to undertake radical actions.
Director: Julien G. Marcotte, Jani Bellefleur-Kaltush
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: September 14, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nicolas Poitras-Gamache
Editing: Pier-Philippe Chevigny
Production: Le foyer films
Country: Canada
Language: Cree, English, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles
Keywords
indigenous, quebec, slave, colonialism, emancipation, historical drama, short film, new france, historical revisionism
More Films by Director: Julien G. Marcotte, Jani Bellefleur-Kaltush
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Katshinau about?
- In New France before the British Conquest, Marie, an indigenous slave, serves the local surgeon. Her daily life of household chores is bleak and alienating. The encounter with a young girl she presumes to be her child will give her motivation to undertake radical actions.
- Who directed Katshinau?
- Katshinau was directed by Julien G. Marcotte, Jani Bellefleur-Kaltush.
- Who stars in Katshinau?
- Katshinau stars Soleil Launière, Fred-Eric Salvail, Geneviève Boivin-Roussy, Dorothée Gauthier-Nolett, Ryan Bommarito, Benoît Mauffette.
- How long is Katshinau?
- Katshinau has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Katshinau?
- Katshinau is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Katshinau produced?
- Katshinau was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Katshinau?
- The themes of Katshinau include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles.