(Lypa)

Content: A portrait of Inuit hunter and artist Lypa Pitsiulak, who decided to return to the land several years ago. His goal was to rediscover his culture, teach his family survival skills in the harsh Arctic environment, and pull himself and his family away from the negative influences of white culture. The film portrays his lifestyle, his love for his family, and some of the sources of his artistic inspiration. It also highlights his beautiful prints and sculptures, with their fantastic interweaving of figures from the animal, spirit and human worlds.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

30 minutes

Year:

1988

Directors:

Sharon Van Raalte

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

Self

Crews:

Director

Director