Tamanawis Illahee (1983)

Rituals and Acts in a Landscape

Tamanawis Illahee (1983) poster

A film of the Pacific Northwest, the native people, poetry, history and the forces of change. This was an homage to the Indian heritage of the Pacific Northwest and a study in the contrast of how native people used the land, as opposed to European settlers who gradually took it over. It is experimental in style, combining time-lapse photography, archive footage, classic photographs by documentarist Edward Curtis, museum artifacts and other image sources.

Director: Ron Finne
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Tamanawis Illahee about?
A film of the Pacific Northwest, the native people, poetry, history and the forces of change. This was an homage to the Indian heritage of the Pacific Northwest and a study in the contrast of how native people used the land, as opposed to European settlers who gradually took it over. It is experimental in style, combining time-lapse photography, archive footage, classic photographs by documentarist Edward Curtis, museum artifacts and other image sources.
Who directed Tamanawis Illahee?
Tamanawis Illahee was directed by Ron Finne.
Who stars in Tamanawis Illahee?
Tamanawis Illahee stars Robert Barton, George Venn, William Stafford, Richard Hugo, David Wagoner.
How long is Tamanawis Illahee?
Tamanawis Illahee has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Tamanawis Illahee?
Tamanawis Illahee is a Documentary film.