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Bella Bella

Bella Bella

| 27 min

This documentary short is an introduction to the Bella Bella (Heiltsuk) of Campbell Island, 500 km North of Vancouver on the Pacific Coast. Since the coming of settlers, these fishing people have watched their ancient Heiltsuk culture and their independence all but disappear. Today, in an energetic attempt to become self-sufficient, they are regaining both - successfully combining economic development with cultural revival.

We hear the Heiltsuk language spoken in the film (Haíɫzaqvḷa).


Credits
  • director
    Barbara Greene
  • producer
    John N. Smith
  • executive producer
    Ian McLaren
  • photography
    André Gagnon
    Yves Drapeau
  • sound
    Claude Lefebvre
  • editing
    Barrie Howells
    Tina Viljoen
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • music
    Larry Crosley

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