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Edge of the Knife (2018)
Directed by Helen Haig-Brown, Gwaai Edenshaw
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Island of Haida Gwaii, northern Canada, 19th century. During a fishing gathering, Adiits’ii commits an unfortunate act. Tormented, he runs away to the wilderness as his mind embraces madness.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
Tyler York | William Russ | Adeana Young | Trey Rorick | Delores Churchill | Brandon Kallio | Deanna Kallio | Fraser Kallio | James Kallio | Presley Kallio | Marika Gladstone | Erica Jean Ryan | Greg Brown | Zachary Collison | Richard Williams | Diane Brown | Lauren 'Toddi' Brown | Samantha Derrick-York | Jane Kristovich | Ben Young | Ernie Gladstone | Russel Davis | Leo Gagnon | Vernon Albert Amos Williams | Harold Williams | Sherri Dick | Sphenia Jones | Xiila Taayii Guujaaw | Emma Grinder | Curtis Brown
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2019 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Haida film expiring today. Appreciate the craft but not totally on board with the story and the Haida native language. Firstly, the photography is excellent. This is def not the kind of film you see very often (native Canadians surviving in the 19th century). The choice to use Haida is intriguing but often it feels like these were actors that learned the language phonetically and were simply repeating it for the scenes, i.e. it doesn’t always feel natural. But damn what an ambitious way to go for this.
The story should’ve been a real gut punch yet isn’t conveyed in a way to really drive that home. Like no big peaks or valleys. The language may have been a barrier here, as well. still worth a look for doing something very different.
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