The Owl and the Lemming

'The Owl and the Lemming', 2016

In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat, or does he?

In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat, or does he?

Runtime

3 minutes

Type

Feature

Genre

Short, Animation

Keywords

legends, myth, folk

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The Owl and the Lemming

Roselynn Akulukjuk, 2016

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Aspect ratio

16:9 HD

Color

Color (HD) | Color

Awards

Smithsonian Native Cinema Showcase

Nominated

2017

Future Focused Shorts Program

Best Animated Short

Storyline

In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat, or does he?

The oral history of Inuit is filled with many folktales, legends, and myths. In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat. Inuit stories are often instructive, and with this fable, children quickly learn the value of being clever and humble, and why pride and arrogance are to be avoided. This short puppet film utilises composited photographs and a set made with actual Arctic plants and lichen to create an authentic retelling of this ancient Arctic fable. This short film provides a glimpse of traditional Inuit values and beliefs.

Summary

In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat, or does he?

Synopsis

The oral history of Inuit is filled with many folktales, legends, and myths. In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat. Inuit stories are often instructive, and with this fable, children quickly learn the value of being clever and humble, and why pride and arrogance are to be avoided. This short puppet film utilises composited photographs and a set made with actual Arctic plants and lichen to create an authentic retelling of this ancient Arctic fable. This short film provides a glimpse of traditional Inuit values and beliefs.

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Cast & crew

Cast

Celina Kalluk

Actor/Actress

Crew

Roselynn Akulukjuk

Screenwriter

Neil Christopher

Screenwriter

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