Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film (2018)

"If we lose the language, we will no longer be Haida – Haida is the only thing that distinguishes us from other people." - Delores Churchill

Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film (2018) poster

Retake follows the journey of co-directors Gwaai Edenshaw (Haida) and Helen Haig-Brown (Tsilhqot'in) as they work to produce The Edge of the Knife, a feature-length film told entirely in the critically-endangered Haida language. The film tells the story of a traditional Haida legend, showcasing the Haida culture in many ways that have never been seen by a broad audience.

Director: Kristi Lane Sinclair
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Michael Bourquin
Editing: Lucius Dechausay
Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

behind the scenes, haida

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film about?
Retake follows the journey of co-directors Gwaai Edenshaw (Haida) and Helen Haig-Brown (Tsilhqot'in) as they work to produce The Edge of the Knife, a feature-length film told entirely in the critically-endangered Haida language. The film tells the story of a traditional Haida legend, showcasing the Haida culture in many ways that have never been seen by a broad audience.
Who directed Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film?
Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film was directed by Kristi Lane Sinclair.
Who stars in Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film?
Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film stars Gwaai Edenshaw, Helen Haig-Brown.
How long is Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film?
Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film?
Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film is a Documentary film.
Where was Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film produced?
Retake - Making the World's First Haida-Language Feature Film was produced in Canada.