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'Windigo' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Morin and released in 1994.[[https://www.filmsquebec.com/films/windigo-robert-morin/ "Windigo Film de Robert Morin"]. 'Films du Qubec', February 1, 2011.] Partially based on Joseph Conrad's novel 'Heart of Darkness', the film centres on a First Nations group in rural northern Quebec who have declared independence from Canada, and a journalist from Montreal who travels to their territory to cover the story.[John Griffin, "What If; Robert Morin's film Windigo takes a look at what might happen if natives in northern Quebec separated". 'Montreal Gazette', November 27, 1994.]
The cast includes Donald Morin, Guy Nadon, Yvon Leroux, Richard Kistabish and Serge Houde.
The film premiered at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival,[Craig Macinnis, "Toast of Cannes lurks in the screenings shadows here: Gala audiences to swim with Whale Music, not squirm at Egoyan's Exotica". 'Toronto Star', September 2, 1994.] where it received an honorable mention from the jury for the Best Canadian Film award.["Once again, Egoyan win means double happiness for directors". 'Vancouver Sun', September 19, 1994.] It went into commercial release in November 1994.[
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The film was one of six finalists for the Rendez-vous du cinma qubcois's Prix L.-E. Ouimet-Molson in 1995.[John Griffin, "And then there were six; Rendez-Vous du Cinema Quebecois narrows field for top prize". 'Montreal Gazette', January 25, 1995.]
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