Tales of Sand and Snow (2004)
In a quest to rediscover the spiritual values of his own people, an African filmmaker from the Gourmantche tribe of Burkina Faso visits an Aboriginal band, the Atikamekw of northern Quebec. The resulting documentary is a dialogue between those who divine the future in the sand with those who use snow-encased sweat lodges to reconnect with the spiritual world.
Director: Hyacinthe Combary
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Screenplay
- Manon Barbeau (Script Consultant)
- Hyacinthe Combary
Cinematography: Michel La Veaux
Editing: José Heppell
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: fr
Keywords
ritual, quebec, spirituality, religion, burkina faso
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tales of Sand and Snow about?
- In a quest to rediscover the spiritual values of his own people, an African filmmaker from the Gourmantche tribe of Burkina Faso visits an Aboriginal band, the Atikamekw of northern Quebec. The resulting documentary is a dialogue between those who divine the future in the sand with those who use snow-encased sweat lodges to reconnect with the spiritual world.
- Who directed Tales of Sand and Snow?
- Tales of Sand and Snow was directed by Hyacinthe Combary.
- How long is Tales of Sand and Snow?
- Tales of Sand and Snow has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Tales of Sand and Snow?
- Tales of Sand and Snow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tales of Sand and Snow produced?
- Tales of Sand and Snow was produced in Canada.