2022 | CANADA | Directed by Ahnahktsipiitaa (Colin Van Loon) | Produced by ONF | NFB
THIS IS NOT A CEREMONY is a cinematic VR and dome experience by Niitsitapi writer and director Ahnahktsipiitaa (Colin Van Loon). It takes viewers beyond traditional media, immersing them in a realm where past, present, and future converge, and where colonial assumptions are cast aside. In this dream-like world, two Indigenous trickster poets, dressed in mirrored red suits, guide us through narratives that challenge our notions of personal responsibility while exploring the darker realities of Indigenous life in Canada. Matriarchs and Inii (buffalo) lead us with firm yet kind hands, confronting us with the harsh truths of systemic racism and colonial oppression. The experience ultimately asks, “Now that you know, what will you do about it?” THIS IS NOT A CEREMONY is a powerful, unforgettable journey that urges us to bear witness, learn from these stories, and never forget.
SALES:tp@hubblo.ca
21 min