Nu'tka' (1996)
Nu•tka• utilizes image bifurcation to explore the history of colonialization on Vancouver Island, where English and Spanish fleets battled over trade routes in the 18th century. Films of the landscape—the only imagery shown—are superimposed on one screen so that the footage appears doubled. This formal effect is echoed by the soundtrack, which includes excerpts from the sea captains’ diaries, which become increasingly paranoid and irrational. At key moments in the narrative all visual and verbal elements meld together in exquisite clarity.
Director: Stan Douglas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nu'tka' about?
- Nu•tka• utilizes image bifurcation to explore the history of colonialization on Vancouver Island, where English and Spanish fleets battled over trade routes in the 18th century. Films of the landscape—the only imagery shown—are superimposed on one screen so that the footage appears doubled. This formal effect is echoed by the soundtrack, which includes excerpts from the sea captains’ diaries, which become increasingly paranoid and irrational. At key moments in the narrative all visual and verbal elements meld together in exquisite clarity.
- Who directed Nu'tka'?
- Nu'tka' was directed by Stan Douglas.
- How long is Nu'tka'?
- Nu'tka' has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Nu'tka'?
- Nu'tka' is a Documentary film.
- Where was Nu'tka' produced?
- Nu'tka' was produced in Canada.