Maïna

Maïna is a 2013 Canadian drama film,^[1] directed by Michel Poulette. An adaptation of Dominique Demers' novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.

Maïna
Film poster
Directed by	Michel Poulette
Written by	Pierre Billon
Starring	Roseanne Supernault Graham Greene Tantoo Cardinal Eric Schweig Natar Ungalaaq
Cinematography	Allen Smith
Edited by	Denis Papillon
Music by	Michel Cusson Kim Gaboury
Release dates	16 June 2013 (2013-06-16) (Shanghai International Film Festival) 1 October 2013 (2013-10-01)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Canada
Languages	Inuktitut Innu English French

Plot

Maïna, Innu chief Mishtenapuu's daughter, embarks on a quest into Inuit territory to rescue Nipki, a young boy from her community captured by the Inuit following a battle.^[2]

Cast

The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Maïna's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.

• Roseanne Supernault as Maïna
• Ipellie Ootoova as Natak
• Uapeshkuss Thernish as Nipki
• Graham Greene as Mishtenapeu
• Tantoo Cardinal as Tekahera
• Eric Schweig as Quujuuq
• Natar Ungalaaq as Tadio
• Flint Eagle as Saito

Accolades

The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress.^[2] The film also garnered six Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Cinematography (Allen Smith), Best Costume Design, Best Original Score and Best Make-Up.