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This story has been shared for generations in the High Arctic. It begins with a picture of the hardships of life when you don’t have a family. However, the story quickly changes to one of survival, kindness and hope. As we explore this traditional Inuit folktale, we move across snowy winter landscapes of the lands at the top of the world.
The Orphan and the Polar Bear is a story filled with magic, and it provides a glimpse of the traditional beliefs of Inuit people. In this world, many of the ancient animals lived as Inuit did. As well, these beings could assume human form whenever they wished. But, just as the world climate is changing and the ancient glaciers are melting, these stories are being forgotten. The Orphan and the Polar Bear is a celebration of these old memories.
This piece of Inuit oral history was brought to the big screen under the direction of Neil Christopher (producer, director, writer) and Louise Flaherty (producer). The scenes in the film were digitally painted by world-renowned artist, Eva Widermann. The scenes were then carefully given life and movement under the expert supervision of award-winning animator Daniel Gies.
This story has been shared for generations in the High Arctic. It begins with a picture of the hardships of life when you don’t have a family. However, the story quickly changes to one of survival, kindness and hope. As we explore this traditional Inuit folktale, we move across snowy winter landscapes of the lands at the top of the world.
The Orphan and the Polar Bear is a story filled with magic, and it provides a glimpse of the traditional beliefs of Inuit people. In this world, many of the ancient animals lived as Inuit did. As well, these beings could assume human form whenever they wished. But, just as the world climate is changing and the ancient glaciers are melting, these stories are being forgotten. The Orphan and the Polar Bear is a celebration of these old memories.
This piece of Inuit oral history was brought to the big screen under the direction of Neil Christopher (producer, director, writer) and Louise Flaherty (producer). The scenes in the film were digitally painted by world-renowned artist, Eva Widermann. The scenes were then carefully given life and movement under the expert supervision of award-winning animator Daniel Gies.