ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
Alanis Obomsawin
Gender: Female
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 31, 1932
Place of Birth: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
Biography
Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history.
Filmography
Starring
Self, Self
2023·
Bones of CrowsTRC Film Director
2022·
Bill Reid RemembersSelf - Narrator (voice)
2021·
Le grand solsticeSelf
Self
2019·
Bonsoir bonsoir!Self
Narrator (voice)
2018·
The Devil's ShareSelf (archive footage)
2017·
Walking Is MedicineNarrator (voice)
2014·
Trick or Treaty?Narrator
Narrator
2010·
WasetegNarrator
2008·
Dream MagicSelf
2008·
Capturing RealitySelf
Narrator (voice)
Self - Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
Narrator
Narrator
Narrator (voice)
1977·
Amisk1975·
Eliza's HoroscopeIndian Maiden
1975·
Our Dear SistersSelf
Narrator (voice)
Production
TBA·
Important to UsDirector
Director
Director
Director
2023·
Outdoor Art GalleryDirector
2023·
Kattawapiskak SchoolDirector
Writer, Director
Director, Scenario Writer
2022·
Bill Reid RemembersProducer, Writer, Researcher, Musician, Location Sound Recordist, Director
Director
Director
Producer, Writer, Director
Vocal Coach
Researcher, Producer, Writer, Director
2017·
Walking Is MedicineDirector, Producer
Director
Director
2014·
Trick or Treaty?Researcher, Writer, Director
2013·
Hi-Ho Mistahey!Writer, Director
Writer, Producer, Director
Director, Writer, Producer
Writer, Director
Director, Writer, Producer
Writer, Director
2007·
Gene Boy Came HomeDirector
Writer, Producer, Director
2005·
SigwanWriter, Director
Writer, Director
2003·
Our NationhoodWriter, Director, Cinematography
Writer, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
Writer, Script, Producer, Director
Script, Director, Producer, Writer
1991·
WalkerDirector
1988·
No AddressScript, Producer, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
Producer, Director, Writer
Writer, Producer, Director
Director, Script
1979·
Cree WayDirector
1979·
Cold JourneyDirector
Script, Director
Director
Director
Producer, Writer, Director
1977·
AmiskDirector
1975·
Puberty - Part 2Director
1975·
Puberty - Part 1Director
Producer, Director
Director
1975·
FarmingDirector
1975·
BasketDirector
1975·
SalmonDirector
1975·
XusumDirector
1975·
L’íl’wataDirector
1972·
ChildrenDirector
1972·
SnowshoesDirector
1972·
The CanoeDirector
1972·
PartridgeDirector
Producer, Translator, Director
Producer, Director, Translator
1972·
Moose CallDirector
1972·
Walk With DignityMusic
Director, Writer
1969·
The HoarderWriter