The beauty of this film is its ability to evoke an affinity for the Canadian winter through the lifestyle of the Anishinaabe, First Nations of Northern Ontario. But the heart of this movie is how it acts as a magnifying glass that points towards mental health in the music industry and how artists cope with its inherent stresses.

TIFF 18

Tantoo is so beautiful 💛💛💛

Character study of an Anishinaabe musician who walks away from her career to connect with herself in the place where she is from. Understated and gorgeously shot with a wonderful performance by Tantoo Cardinal at the centre of it all.

Película de construcción de personaje. Bonita, con un ritmo lento y con apenas trama, más allá de la reconexión con uno mismo a través de la naturaleza.

Nice visuals, but the poor dialogue, acting and many plot holes were distracting

The beauty of this film is its ability to evoke an affinity for the Canadian winter through the lifestyle of the Anishinaabe, First Nations of Northern Ontario. But the heart of this movie is how it acts as a magnifying glass that points towards mental health in the music industry and how artists cope with its inherent stresses.

A beautiful and mostly languid film about a woman exploring and taking back space for herself in its ups and downs. I would have liked to see more of Mary's personal journey, especially in those moments before the end. However, when it comes to expressing the realities of their way of life and the continual undercurrent of colonial violence, indigenous filmmakers don't hold back and Darlene Naponse is no exception.

Screened for Let's Talk, with guest Ansley Simpson (and surprise guest Johnny Issaluk!). A great discussion about mental health and ways to handle it, (re)connecting with the land, and the slowly changing landscape of the (Canadian) music industry, for the better.

Just a total misfire. Bad dialogue. Pointless. Protagonist has no discernable flaws. I have no idea what it was trying to say.

I’m not sure it entirely works, but it’s certainly gorgeous and compelling. I have a feeling I might have a better time with it on a second viewing.

stunning scenery; shocking acting

Lovely and quiet examination of independence, escapism and our relationship with nature. Tantoo's character is well-developed, utterly realistic in her attempt to shed a former life. Her quest to recapture meaning during this transition left me invigorated. Always excited to see the growth of Anishinaabe film led by Darlene Naponse.

understated with a lot more going on under the surface than apparent at first look. also, wonderful performance by Tantoo Cardinal.

We love a good lip syncing scene