STK-ID 11255

CUs of hands of (elderly) Montagnais woman removing quills from porcupine; ZOOM OUT to CS of her son rolling animal in fire to burn off its hairs; various shots of grandmother washing animal in water, then cutting off paws and giving them to children. Several shots from different angles as she cuts up animal, including shots of her son tending fire and shots of children eating porcupine paws. CS and CS of large pot containing porcupine, simmering over fire.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Gens d'Abitibi
Location
Nord-du-Quebec (region)
Year
1974
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
16mm original ektachrome
Aspect ratio
4/3