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Original title: Throat Song
Year: 2011
Running time: 15 min.
Country: Canada
Director: Miranda de Pencier
Screenwriter: Miranda de Pencier
Cast: Miali Buscemi, Ippiksaut Friesen
Music: Gabe Morley
Cinematography: Seamus Tierney
Genre: Drama | Short Film
Synopsis: THROAT SONG takes place in the small Arctic town of Iqaluit, Nunavut. In the snowy and mystic landscape of the Arctic, Ippik, a young Inuit woman, is caught up in an abusive relationship with her alcoholic husband. When Ippik gets a job with the Department of Justice, prepping victims of crimes for court, she connects with others in her community who are also suffering from pains of abuse. In hearing their stories, Ippik finds the strength to leave her husband and discovers that her voice is not yet entirely diminished.

Awards: 2012: Genie Awards: Best Short Film

2013: Academy Awards: Preselected for Best Short Film (Live Action)

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Throat Song (S)

2011

Miranda de Pencier