Qalupalik (2010)
This animated short tells the story of Qalupalik, a part-human sea monster that lives deep in the Arctic Ocean and preys on children who do not listen to their parents or elders. That is the fate of Angutii, a young boy who refuses to help out in his family’s camp and who plays by the shoreline... until one day Qalupalik seizes him and drags him away. Angutii's father, a great hunter, must then embark on a lengthy kayak journey to try and bring his son home.
Director: Ame Papatsie
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Cast
- Sam Tutanuak - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Daniel Gies
Production: ONF | NFB, Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: iu
Keywords
inuit
More Films by Director: Ame Papatsie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qalupalik about?
- This animated short tells the story of Qalupalik, a part-human sea monster that lives deep in the Arctic Ocean and preys on children who do not listen to their parents or elders. That is the fate of Angutii, a young boy who refuses to help out in his family’s camp and who plays by the shoreline... until one day Qalupalik seizes him and drags him away. Angutii's father, a great hunter, must then embark on a lengthy kayak journey to try and bring his son home.
- Who directed Qalupalik?
- Qalupalik was directed by Ame Papatsie.
- Who stars in Qalupalik?
- Qalupalik stars Sam Tutanuak.
- How long is Qalupalik?
- Qalupalik has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Qalupalik?
- Qalupalik is a Animation film.
- Where was Qalupalik produced?
- Qalupalik was produced in Canada.