Tunniit :Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos
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Title
Tunniit :Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos
Subject
Inuit social life and customs, Inuit tattooing, and Inuit tattooed women.
Description
TUNNIIT: Retracting the lines of Inuit Tattoos is the incredibly personal, poignant and political documentary from Inuk filmmaker Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (whose film ANGRY INUK recently won the Audience Award at Hot Docs 2016). Inuit traditional face tattoos have been forbidden for a century, and almost forgotten. Arnaquq- Baril, together with long-time friend and activist Aaju Peter, is determined to uncover the mystery and meaning behind this beautiful ancient tradition. Together they embark on an adventure through Arctic communities, speaking with elders and recording the stories of a once popularized female artform. Past meets present in this intimate account of one womans journey towards self-empowerment and cultural understanding.
Creator
Arnaquq-Baril, Alethea
Publisher
Unikkaat Studios Inc.
Date
2010
Format
DVD
Language
In English and Inuktitut (Inuit) with English subtitles
Type
(D) Documentary
Identifier
T855 2010 DVD
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Duration
50 min.
Citation
Arnaquq-Baril, Alethea, “Tunniit :Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos,” NSCAD Visual Resources Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, https://nscadvrc.omeka.net/items/show/11857.
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