Totems (1944)
For Indigenous peoples the totem pole is the symbol of life, portraying the relationship between humans and animals. Fitting into the landscape of British Columbia, these monuments, witnesses to an ancient and powerful culture, look down at us. The group "Indians of British Columbia" singing group provide a powerful soundtrack as Haida and Tsimshian people talk about poles in their communities.
Director: Laura Boulton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1944
Cinematography: LeRoy Robbins
Editing: Werner Van Horne
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, first nations, british columbia, woodcarving, haida, indigenous customs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Totems about?
- For Indigenous peoples the totem pole is the symbol of life, portraying the relationship between humans and animals. Fitting into the landscape of British Columbia, these monuments, witnesses to an ancient and powerful culture, look down at us. The group "Indians of British Columbia" singing group provide a powerful soundtrack as Haida and Tsimshian people talk about poles in their communities.
- Who directed Totems?
- Totems was directed by Laura Boulton.
- How long is Totems?
- Totems has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Totems?
- Totems is a Documentary film.
- Where was Totems produced?
- Totems was produced in Canada.