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Indian Horse

"You have the gift. You have the vision."

2018 1h 36m EN
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6.9
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★6.9TMDB · 79
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Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.

“You have the gift. You have the vision.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Stephen S. Campanelli
Writers
Dennis Foon
Languages
English
Countries
Canada

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli, shot by Yves Bélanger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jesse Zubot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jamie Alain shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sladen Peltier and Forrest Goodluck and Ajuawak Kapashesit carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You have the gift. You have the vision.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5672286 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen S. Campanelli directs. Yves Bélanger behind the camera. Jesse Zubot scores. Jamie Alain cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 8 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli, shot by Yves Bélanger. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Jesse Zubot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Jamie Alain shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Sladen Peltier and Forrest Goodluck and Ajuawak Kapashesit carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "You have the gift. You have the vision.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt5672286 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
  • 9Classified under 8 themes, including "based on novel or book", "1970s", "ice hockey", "racism".

The technical file

Cinematography
Yves Bélanger
Original score
Jesse Zubot
Editing
Jamie Alain
Production design
Rocco Matteo
Makeup / hair
Sid Armour
Runtime
96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Stephen S. Campanelli

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Devonshire Productions

    Devonshire Productions

    CA

  • SC

    Screen Siren Pictures

    CA

Key crew

  • NovelRichard Wagamese
  • EditorJamie Alain
  • EditorGeoff Ashenhurst
  • EditorJustin Li
  • CastingRene Haynes
  • Production DesignRocco Matteo
  • Production DesignOleg M. Savytski
  • Art DirectionShelley Silverman
  • Costume DesignerAline Gilmore
  • Makeup Department HeadSid Armour
  • Key Hair StylistAshley Nay
  • Executive ProducerStephen S. Campanelli
  • Executive ProducerBrent Disbrow
  • Executive ProducerFei Disbrow
  • Executive ProducerMarna Disbrow
  • Executive ProducerRobert Disbrow
  • Executive ProducerRoger Frappier
  • ProducerRoger Frappier
  • Executive ProducerAaron L. Gilbert
  • ProducerChristine Haebler
  • ProducerPaula Devonshire
  • Line ProducerJustin Kelly
  • Executive ProducerAdrian Love
  • Executive ProducerLaurie May

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on novel or book
  • 1970s
  • ice hockey
  • racism
  • residential school
  • first nations
  • abuse
  • assimilation

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Physical2019-11-19

Also known as

International titles

  • Cheval IndienCA
  • Indián lóHU

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