The Owl and the Lemming

The Owl and the Lemming

3 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 2016

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.

The Owl and the Lemming

3 mins | Animation | Jan. 1, 2016

The Owl and the Lemming
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.
Producers Taqqut Productions
Original title ᐅᒃᐱᔾᔪᐊᖅ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐊᕕᙵᖅ
Directors Roselynn Akulukjuk
Writers Roselynn Akulukjuk, Neil Christopher

Cast

Celina Kalluk

as Narrator