Actor/director Jay Baruchel wants to take you on a virtual road trip across Canada to celebrate some of the amazing works in Canadain film and television.
The first movie showcased is one that Hollywood films like the Revenant have drawn inspiration from. Atanarjuat: The Fast runner comes out of Igloolik, Nunavut, has won over 19 awards worldwide, and Baruchel considers it to be one of the best Canadian films ever made.
Our trip starts in Igloolik, Nunavut, where
— Jay Baruchel (@BaruchelNDG) April 1, 2020
Zacharias Kunuk created his masterpiece ᐊᑕᓈᕐᔪᐊᑦ (Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner). First feature film in the Inuktitut language. Won over 19 awards worldwide. Also maybe the best film ever made. : CBC Gem, Isuma TV #MADERoadTrip pic.twitter.com/24cpBgqdpS
If you're looking for content to watch over the next month, keep your eyes on Jay Baruchel's Twitter, Made Nous, or #MADERoadTrip for weeks worth of fantastic, homegrown television and film.
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