The Orphan and the Polar Bear
Numéro de catalogue: TPI017
Producteur: Taqqut Productions
Sujet: Arts, Étude des premières nations, Études sociales, Études sociales canadiennes, Formation du caractère, Histoires pour enfants, Orientation, Peuples autochtones
Langue: Anglais
Niveau scolaire: Préscolaire - 2, 3 - 5, 6 - 8
Pays d'origine: Canada
Année du droit d’auteur: 2013
Durée: 9:00
According to Inuit oral history, long ago animals had the power of speech, could shift their appearances, and could even assume human form. In The Orphan and the Polar Bear, a neglected orphan is adopted by a polar bear elder. Under the bear’s guidance, the little orphan learns the skills he will need to survive and provide for himself.
BONUS MATERIAL: Includes 40 page book study exploring Inuit culture through legends and discusses important themes like bullying and perseverance. As they participate in reading, writing, oral communication, comprehension, and reflection activities, students will become more knowledgeable about the following topics of study: what makes a story a legend, what are the different parts of a story and what it would be like to be an author.
Based on the best selling book by Sakiasi Qaunaq.
WINNER: Yorkton Film Festival
WINNER: Montreal First Peoples’ Festival
SENE Film Festival
Audience Choice Award, Best Animated Film, SENE Film Festival (2014)
Best Animation, West Chester International Short Film Festival (2014)
Best Animated Short, Mount Dora Family Film Festival (2014)
Best Animation, Montreal First Peoples’ Festival (2014)
Best Animation, Fort McMurray International Film Festival (2014)
Best Short Film by Adults about/for Children, Auburn International Film Festival (2014)
Honourable Mention: Canadian Short Drama, imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (2014)
Audience Favorite: Animated Short, Roseville Film & Animation Festival (2014)
Audience Award: Animation, Praxis Film Festival (2015)
Best Director (Fiction), Yorkton Film Festival (2015)
Best Animation (Nominee), Long Island International Film Expo (2015)
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