TAKKUUK, meaning ’look closely’ in Inuktitut, was co-created with seven Indigenous collaborators across Greenland and Sápmi as part of the EarthSonic initiative. Breathtaking infrared cinematography and a hypnotic BICEP score pull audiences into the Arctic, where Indigenous artists reckon with culture, colonialism and a rapidly changing world.
The Canadian premiere of this visually explosive film will be preceded by a live AV performance from Inuit throat-singing duo Silla, as well as Greenlandic rapper Tarrak in his first-ever Vancouver performance.
Note: This film contains strobing sequences
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Tarrak
Josef Tarrak-Petrussen, also known as Tarrak (“shadow” in Kalaallisut) was born in Nanortalik, Greenland, to a Greenlandic mother and Moroccan father. Rapping exclusively in Kalaallisut (his mother tongue), Tarrak released his first album in 2016 to some controversy when its track “Tupilak” drew attention for criticizing language conformity in Greenland. The ensuing debate put Tarrak on the map in Greenland and Denmark, and he was later awarded by the Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) for his art.
Silla
Silla is an acclaimed Inuit throat-singing duo from Nunavut consisting of Charlotte Qamaniq from Iglulik and Cynthia Pitsiulak from Kimmirut. Since 2005, they’ve captivated audiences with their raw, hypnotic fusion of traditional katajjaq and contemporary music. Their name comes from the Inuktitut word Sila, referring to weather, spirit, and intellect, and reflecting the deep cultural roots and resilience of Inuit throat singing. Twice nominated for Juno Awards and honoured with two Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards, Silla’s work celebrates Inuit excellence grounded in tradition yet constantly evolving.
Photo by Aqqalunnguaq Heilmann
Zak Norman
Zak Norman is a visual artist and stage designer based in London, UK. He has performed and presented exhibitions at venues worldwide including the Barbican (London), Sydney Opera House, and Madison Square Garden (New York). His collaboration with the British act BICEP over the last decade has encompassed live performances, music videos, and an award-winning concert film recorded at the Saatchi Gallery in London in 2021.
Charlie Miller
Charlie Miller is a Bristol-based filmmaker and founder of The Mono Grande, a film production company specializing in live music and documentary. He has directed and shot live coverage for some of the world’s biggest artists, and his documentary work with In Place of War has taken him to some of the world’s most remote communities.
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