The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend

The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend

6 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 1973

Using life-like seal fur puppets, this animated short by Co Hoedeman tells the traditional Inuit tale of the owl and the raven. Why did the raven’s feathers turn jet-black? And what did the owl have to do with it?

The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend

6 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 1973

The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend
Using life-like seal fur puppets, this animated short by Co Hoedeman tells the traditional Inuit tale of the owl and the raven. Why did the raven’s feathers turn jet-black? And what did the owl have to do with it?
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend
Directors Co Hoedeman
Writers Jeela Alilkatuktuk, Alootook Ipellie

Cast

Elatak Nakashook

as Voice