| Maïna | |
| Director: | Michel Poulette |
| Music: | Michel Cusson Kim Gaboury |
| Cinematography: | Allen Smith |
| Editing: | Denis Papillon |
| Runtime: | 100 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | Inuktitut Innu English French |
Maïna is a 2013 Canadian drama film,[1] directed by Michel Poulette. An adaptation of Dominique Demers' novel, the film stars Roseanne Supernault.
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]
The film's cast includes Graham Greene as Maïna's father as well as Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig and Natar Ungalaaq.
The film was named Best Picture at the 2013 American Indian Film Festival, and Supernault was named Best Actress. 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.