Storyline

This early work from Pierre Perrault, made in collaboration with René Bonnière, chronicles summer activities in the Innu communities of Unamenshipu (La Romaine) and Pakuashipi. Shot by noted cinematographer Michel Thomas-d’Hoste, it documents the construction of a traditional canoe, fishing along the Coucouchou River, a procession marking the Christian feast of the Assumption, and the departure of children for residential schools—an event presented here in an uncritical light. Perrault’s narration, delivered by an anonymous male voice, underscores the film’s outsider gaze on its Indigenous subjects. The film is from Au Pays de Neufve-France (1960), a series produced by Crawley Films, an important early Canadian producer of documentary films.

Key Information

Director René Bonnière
Rating 10.0/10
Language FR

Frequently Asked Questions

Ka Ke Ki Ku was released on January 15, 1960.

The runtime of Ka Ke Ki Ku is 29m.

Ka Ke Ki Ku is a Documentary movie.

Ka Ke Ki Ku has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Ka Ke Ki Ku is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Ka Ke Ki Ku was directed by René Bonnière.

Ka Ke Ki Ku is originally in French.