Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking (1993)

Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking (1993) poster

From the bottom of the Baie aux Feuilles, itself in the hollow of Ungava bay, at the summer solstice, a filmmaker is on the lookout. His camera scans the tundra, looking for a herd of muskox stubbornly refusing to be targeted - even by a documentary. A film which illustrates the thoughts of a humanist who is insatiably curious.

Director: Pierre Perrault
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Martin Leclerc
Editing: Camille Laperrière
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Perrault
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking about?
From the bottom of the Baie aux Feuilles, itself in the hollow of Ungava bay, at the summer solstice, a filmmaker is on the lookout. His camera scans the tundra, looking for a herd of muskox stubbornly refusing to be targeted - even by a documentary. A film which illustrates the thoughts of a humanist who is insatiably curious.
Who directed Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking?
Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking was directed by Pierre Perrault.
How long is Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking?
Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking?
Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking is a Documentary film.
Where was Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking produced?
Ougmigmag or The Fickle Art of Documentary Filmmaking was produced in Canada.