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Tigris Alt Sakda / 2022 / 11 min. / SUBS FRENCH, ENGLISH

Synopsis

Along the Amur River, mountains abound with mysterious lively treasures. The gifts of the sky were only visible to those who honor the powers that flow through the vast taiga. To find what human desires, ritual offerings to the mountain’s guardian spirits must be properly performed. But most importantly, one must face the gods with a serene, translucent heart. An animated reinterpretation of an old Jurchen legend from the 13th century.

Cast & Crew

  • Screenplay, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound, Sound mix, Sound editor, Artistic director : Tigris Alt Sakda
  • Music : Tigris Alt Sakda and Akšan
  • Production : Tigris Alt Sakda

Genre

Animation

Topics

Environment, History, Religion and spirituality

Biography

Tigris, blue banner Manchu, is born in Bejing and moved to Canada as a teen. She first studied biology and anthropology, later found herself graduating in film animation. She lives and works in Montreal.

Festivals

- 2022 -
In competition | Sommets du cinéma d'animation, Canada
In competition | Breakthroughs Film Festival, Canada
In competition | Animation Block Party, USA
In competition | Nevada City Film Festival, USA
In competition | Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec, Canada
In competition | Chicago International Children's Film Festival, États-Unis
In competition | North Bay Film Festival, Canada

Awards

- 2022 -
Meilleur court-métrage d’animation | Festival Les Percéïdes, Canada

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