Sigwan

Sigwan (2005)

Sigwan tells the touching story of a young girl who is comforted and counselled by the animals of the forest. Written and directed by distinguished filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, the film addresses issues of exclusion and prejudice that exist within many communities worldwide. Sigwan is a simple, transformative parable of acceptance.

Date of release
2005-01-01
Runtime
13m
Genres
Drama
Director
Alanis Obomsawin

Interesting facts

Sigwan is a Canadian short drama film directed by Alanis Obomsawin and released in 2005. One of just two narrative fiction films, alongside When All the Leaves Are Gone, that Obomsawin made in a career otherwise devoted entirely to documentary films, the film dramatizes the story of a young indigenous girl who is comforted and counselled by the wisdom of forest animals.

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