A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
September 11, 2021
Original Title:
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics
Genres:
Animation
Production Companies:
ONF | NFB
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 20
Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems.
3D Animator:
Zane Kozak
Animation:
Terril Calder
Consulting Producer:
Jason Ryle
Costume Design:
Terril Calder
Director:
Terril Calder
Editor:
Jeff Barnaby
Executive Producer:
Michael Fukushima
Robert McLaughlin
Foley:
Karla Baumgardner
Rod Thibeault
Foley Recording Engineer:
Geoffrey Mitchell
Musician:
Kate Bevan-Baker
François Jalbert
Sheila Hannigan
Online Editor:
Serge Verreault
Original Music Composer:
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Producer:
Jelena Popović
Props:
Terril Calder
Set Designer:
Terril Calder
Sound Designer:
Sacha Ratcliffe
Story Consultant:
Darlene Naponse
Translator:
Margaret Pollock
Writer:
Terril Calder
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