Katshinau (2023)

Katshinau (2023) poster

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:

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
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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.