The Owl and the Lemming
Catalogue Number: TPI021
Producer: Taqqut Productions
Subject: Animation, Arts, Canadian Social Studies, Character Education, Children's Stories, First Nations Studies, Guidance, Indigenous Peoples, Language Arts, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: PreK - 2, 3 - 5, 6 - 8
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2016
Running Time: 2:00
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 utilizes 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.
Puppet Animation.
Best Animation, American Indian Film Festival (2016)
Achievement in Animation Filmmaking (Nominee), Los Angeles Skins Film Festival (2016)
Honourable Mention in Animation, Short.Sweet.Film Fest (2017)
Best Animated Film (Nominee), West Chester Film Festival (2017)
Best Children’s and Youth Production (Nominee), Yorkton Film Festival (2017)
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