How People Got Fire (2009)
This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.
Director: Daniel Janke
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: February 12, 2009
Cast
- Mae Hume - Voice
- Jonnie-Lyn Kushniruk - Voice
- Amy Smarch - Voice
Screenplay
- Daniel Janke (Screenplay)
Music: Daniel Janke, Daniel Janke
Cinematography: Brian Johnson
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fire, mythology, crow, first nations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is How People Got Fire about?
- This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.
- Who directed How People Got Fire?
- How People Got Fire was directed by Daniel Janke.
- Who stars in How People Got Fire?
- How People Got Fire stars Mae Hume, Jonnie-Lyn Kushniruk, Amy Smarch.
- How long is How People Got Fire?
- How People Got Fire has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is How People Got Fire?
- How People Got Fire is a Animation film.
- Where was How People Got Fire produced?
- How People Got Fire was produced in Canada.