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Mana
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Wikipedia article
'Mana' is a Canadian drama film, released in 2013.[http://www.cbc.ca/labradormorning/episodes/2013/11/04/maina---a-story-about-the-meeting-of-the-innu-and-inuit/ "Maina! - a story about the meeting of the Innu and Inuit"]. CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, November 4, 2013. Directed by Michel Poulette, an adaptation of Dominique Demers' novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.
Plot
Mana, Innu chief Mishtenapuu's daughter, embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.[http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/11/18/best-actress-roseanne-supernault-maina-culture-and-frozen-buns-152174 " Best Actress Roseanne Supernault on 'Maina,' Culture and Frozen Buns"]. 'Indian Country Today Media Network', November 18, 2013.
Cast
The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Mana's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.
*Roseanne Supernault as Mana
*Ipellie Ootoova as Natak
*Uapeshkuss Thernish as Nipki
*Graham Greene as Mishtenapeu
*Tantoo Cardinal as Tekahera
*Eric Schweig as Quujuuq
*Natar Ungalaaq as Tadio
*Flint Eagle as Saito
Accolades
The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress. The film also garnered six Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography (Allen Smith), Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.
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