Chaakapesh (2020)
In fall 2018, the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal created the chamber opera Chaakapesh, a lighthearted story of the hero who founded the Innu people sung in three languages (Innu, Cree and Inuktitut) by Florent Vollant, Ernest Webb and Akinisie Sivuarapik. The orchestra then went on the road to perform the unique work in Quebec’s Far North, stopping in Kuujjuaq, Salluit, Kuujjuarapik, Oujé-Bougoumou, Mashteuiatsh and Maliotenam. Far more than just a concert film, Chaakapesh puts the audience front row centre as artists and communities come together in a remarkable cultural space. Poignant testimonials, important discussions and Maestro Nagano as we’ve never seen him before.
Director: Roger Frappier, Justin Kingsley
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: September 20, 2020
Cast
Language: Cree, Français, Inuktitut
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Roger Frappier, Justin Kingsley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chaakapesh about?
- In fall 2018, the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal created the chamber opera Chaakapesh, a lighthearted story of the hero who founded the Innu people sung in three languages (Innu, Cree and Inuktitut) by Florent Vollant, Ernest Webb and Akinisie Sivuarapik. The orchestra then went on the road to perform the unique work in Quebec’s Far North, stopping in Kuujjuaq, Salluit, Kuujjuarapik, Oujé-Bougoumou, Mashteuiatsh and Maliotenam. Far more than just a concert film, Chaakapesh puts the audience front row centre as artists and communities come together in a remarkable cultural space. Poignant testimonials, important discussions and Maestro Nagano as we’ve never seen him before.
- Who directed Chaakapesh?
- Chaakapesh was directed by Roger Frappier, Justin Kingsley.
- Who stars in Chaakapesh?
- Chaakapesh stars Kent Nagano, Tomson Highway, Florent Vollant, Akinisie Sivuarapik.
- How long is Chaakapesh?
- Chaakapesh has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).