Category
Short film
director
Jakob Maqe
country
Denmark
format
HD
runtime
6 min
year
2015
language
No Dialogue
genre
Animation, Award-Winning, Drama
TUPILAQ
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TUPILAQ
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TUPILAQ
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Synopsis

The tupilaq is both a symbol of the spirit of a forefather and a curse, which you can cast upon an enemy. ”Tupilaq” is a personal short film revolving around the themes of cultural alienation, abuse, and the contrast between mythological greenlandic nature and western urban culture.

Festivals

  • Official Competition Sundance Film Festival, Seattle IFF, Brief Encounters
  • 1st Prize at Literally Short Film Awards Housten 2015