Atikamekw Suns

Overview

Manawan, 1977. A vehicle falls into a river near a Native community. Two Quebecers managed to escape, but five Atikamekws lost their lives. While the police conclude that it was an accident, the victims’ families are left with unanswered questions. A historical, poetic and choral tale, Soleils Atikamekw is inspired by the dreams, impressions and memories of the relatives of the five victims. In an intimate, humanistic approach, the filmmaker involves the families both in front of and behind the camera. Documentary and fiction come together in a deeply moving film about grief, injustice and memory.

Details

Cast

Wikwasa Newashish

Martha

Mirociw Chilton

Angèle

Jacques Newashish

Marcel

Oshim Ottawa

Philippe

Carl-David Ottawa

Sauterre

Olivier Aubin

Policier

Martin Dubreuil

Coroner

Lise-Yolande Awashish

Lucie