Alanis Obomsawin

Known For: Directing
Born: August 31, 1932 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
Active Years: 1969–2024 (56 Years)
Total Credits: 161 credits in database

Directing Born Aug 31, 1932 Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 161 credits

Biography

Alanis Obomsawin works in directing. Born August 31, 1932 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. Archytele tracks 161 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2024

Dans un cinéma près de chez vousMy Friend the Green HorseMy Friend the Green Horse · DirectorMy Friend the Green Horse · WriterMy Friend the Green Horse · Producer

2023

Bones of CrowsBones of CrowsThe Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court · DirectorKattawapiskak Elementary School · DirectorLet's Study Treaty No. 5 · Director

2022

Upstairs With David Amram · DirectorUpstairs With David Amram · Scenario WriterBill Reid RemembersBill Reid Remembers · DirectorBill Reid Remembers · Writer

2021

Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian AgainMary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again · Vocal CoachLe grand solsticeTheo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak · DirectorHonour to Senator Murray Sinclair · Director

2020

La semaine des 4 Julie

2019

Bonsoir bonsoir!Merata: How Mum Decolonised the ScreenJordan River Anderson, The MessengerJordan River Anderson, The Messenger · DirectorJordan River Anderson, The Messenger · Writer

2018

The Devil's Share

2017

Our People Will Be Healed · DirectorWalking Is MedicineWalking Is Medicine · DirectorWalking Is Medicine · Producer

2016

We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice · DirectorHeritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak

2014

Documenting John GriersonTrick or Treaty?Trick or Treaty? · DirectorTrick or Treaty? · WriterTrick or Treaty? · Researcher

2013

Heritage Minutes: Queenston HeightsHi-Ho Mistahey! · DirectorHi-Ho Mistahey! · Writer

2012

The Federal Court Hearing · DirectorThe Federal Court Hearing · WriterThe Federal Court Hearing · ProducerThe People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later · DirectorThe People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later · Writer

2010

WasetegWhen All the Leaves Are Gone · DirectorWhen All the Leaves Are Gone · WriterWhen All the Leaves Are Gone · Producer

2009

Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' · DirectorProfessor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' · Writer

2008

Capturing RealityDream Magic

2007

Gene Boy Came Home · Director

2006

Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises · DirectorWaban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises · WriterWaban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises · Producer

2005

Sigwan · DirectorSigwan · Writer

2003

Is the Crown at war with us?Is the Crown at war with us? · DirectorIs the Crown at war with us? · WriterOur Nationhood · DirectorOur Nationhood · Writer

2000

Rocks at Whiskey TrenchRocks at Whiskey Trench · DirectorRocks at Whiskey Trench · Writer

1998

Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man · DirectorSpudwrench - Kahnawake Man · WriterSpudwrench - Kahnawake Man · Producer

1995

My Name Is Kahentiiosta · DirectorMy Name Is Kahentiiosta · WriterMy Name Is Kahentiiosta · Producer

1993

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of ResistanceKanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance · DirectorKanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance · ProducerKanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance · ScriptKanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance · Writer

1991

Heritage MinutesLe patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later · WriterLe patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later · DirectorLe patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later · ScriptLe patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later · Producer

1988

No Address · DirectorNo Address · ProducerNo Address · Script

1987

Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place · DirectorPoundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place · WriterPoundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place · ProducerLa Maison Poundmaker - La Voie de la guérison · Director

1986

Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child · DirectorRichard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child · WriterRichard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child · Producer

1984

Incident at RestigoucheIncident at Restigouche · DirectorIncident at Restigouche · WriterIncident at Restigouche · Producer

1980

Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec ArcticCanada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic · DirectorCanada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic · Script

1979

Cold Journey · DirectorSounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the CitySounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City · DirectorSounds from Our People: Old Crow · DirectorCanada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora · Director

Full Filmography

161 titles

Dans un cinéma près de chez vous (2024) as Self
My Friend the Green Horse (2024) as Narrator
My Friend the Green Horse (2024) Director
My Friend the Green Horse (2024) Writer
My Friend the Green Horse (2024) Producer
Bones of Crows (2023) as Indigenous Director
Bones of Crows (2023) as TRC Film Director
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court (2023) Director
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Kattawapiskak Elementary School (2023) Director
Let's Study Treaty No. 5 (2023) Director
Outdoor Art Gallery (2023) Director
Upstairs With David Amram (2022) Director
Upstairs With David Amram (2022) Scenario Writer
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice)
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) Director
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) Writer
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) Location Sound Recordist
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) Musician
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) Researcher
Bill Reid Remembers (2022) Producer
Wabano: The Light of the Day (2022) Director
Wabano: The Light of the Day (2022) Writer
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again (2021) as Self
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again (2021) Vocal Coach
Le grand solstice (2021) as Self
Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak (2021) Director
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (2021) Director
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (2021) Writer
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (2021) Producer
Don Burnstick In Kattawapiskak (2021) Director
La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self
Bonsoir bonsoir! (2019) as Self
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen (2019) as Self
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) as Narrator (voice)
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) Director
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) Writer
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) Producer
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger (2019) Researcher
The Devil's Share (2018) as Self (archive footage)
Our People Will Be Healed (2017) Director
Walking Is Medicine (2017) as Narrator (voice)
Walking Is Medicine (2017) Director
Walking Is Medicine (2017) Producer
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice (2016) Director
Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak (2016) as Narrator (voice)
Documenting John Grierson (2014)
Trick or Treaty? (2014) as Narrator
Trick or Treaty? (2014) Director
Trick or Treaty? (2014) Writer
Trick or Treaty? (2014) Researcher
Making Movie History: Alanis Obomsawin (2014) as Self
Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights (2013) as Narrator
Hi-Ho Mistahey! (2013) Director
Hi-Ho Mistahey! (2013) Writer
The Federal Court Hearing (2012) Director
The Federal Court Hearing (2012) Writer
The Federal Court Hearing (2012) Producer
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later (2012) Director
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later (2012) Writer
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later (2012) Producer
The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012) Director
The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012) Writer
Waseteg (2010) as Narrator
When All the Leaves Are Gone (2010) Director
When All the Leaves Are Gone (2010) Writer
When All the Leaves Are Gone (2010) Producer
Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' (2009) Director
Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?' (2009) Writer
Capturing Reality (2008) as Self
Dream Magic (2008) as Self
Gene Boy Came Home (2007) Director
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises (2006) Director
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises (2006) Writer
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises (2006) Producer
Sigwan (2005) Director
Sigwan (2005) Writer
Is the Crown at war with us? (2003) as Narrator (voice)
Is the Crown at war with us? (2003) Director
Is the Crown at war with us? (2003) Writer
Our Nationhood (2003) Director
Our Nationhood (2003) Writer
Our Nationhood (2003) Director of Photography
Rocks at Whiskey Trench (2000) as Self - Narrator (voice)
Rocks at Whiskey Trench (2000) Director
Rocks at Whiskey Trench (2000) Writer
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man (1998) Director
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man (1998) Writer
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man (1998) Producer
My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) Director
My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) Writer
My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) Producer
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993) as Narrator (voice)
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993) Director
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993) Producer
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993) Script
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993) Writer
Heritage Minutes (1991) as Narrator
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991) Writer
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991) Director
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991) Script
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991) Producer
Walker (1991) Director
No Address (1988) Director
No Address (1988) Producer
No Address (1988) Script
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place (1987) Director
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place (1987) Writer
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place (1987) Producer
La Maison Poundmaker - La Voie de la guérison (1987) Director
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986) Director
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986) Writer
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child (1986) Producer
Incident at Restigouche (1984) as Narrator
Incident at Restigouche (1984) Director
Incident at Restigouche (1984) Writer
Incident at Restigouche (1984) Producer
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic (1980) as Narrator
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic (1980) Director
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic (1980) Script
Cold Journey (1979) Director
Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City (1979) as Narrator
Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City (1979) Director
Sounds from Our People: Old Crow (1979) Director
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora (1979) Director
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora (1979) Script
Cree Way (1979) Director
Amisk (1977)
Amisk (1977) Director
Mother of Many Children (1977) as Narrator (voice)
Mother of Many Children (1977) Director
Mother of Many Children (1977) Writer
Mother of Many Children (1977) Producer
Puberty - Part 2 (1975) Director
Mount Currie Summer Camp (1975) Director
Our Dear Sisters (1975) as Self
Eliza's Horoscope (1975) as Indian Maiden
Objects in Our Daily Lives (1975) Director
Objects in Our Daily Lives (1975) Producer
Farming (1975) Director
Basket (1975) Director
Salmon (1975) Director
Puberty - Part 1 (1975) Director
L’íl’wata (1975) Director
Xusum (1975) Director
History of Manawan - Part Two (1972) Director
History of Manawan - Part Two (1972) Producer
History of Manawan - Part Two (1972) Translator
Walk With Dignity (1972) Music
History of Manawan - Part One (1972) Director
History of Manawan - Part One (1972) Producer
History of Manawan - Part One (1972) Translator
Moose Call (1972) Director
Children (1972) Director
Partridge (1972) Director
Snowshoes (1972) Director
The Canoe (1972) Director
Christmas at Moose Factory (1971) as Narrator (voice)
Christmas at Moose Factory (1971) Director
Christmas at Moose Factory (1971) Writer
The Hoarder (1969) Writer
The Retaliation Hearings Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Alanis Obomsawin best known for?

Alanis Obomsawin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including La semaine des 4 Julie (2020), Return to Two Moon Junction (1994), Bookish (2025), Bookish (2025).

When and where was Alanis Obomsawin born?

Alanis Obomsawin was born on August 31, 1932 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.

How many credits does Alanis Obomsawin have?

Alanis Obomsawin has accumulated over 161 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2024.

What is Alanis Obomsawin's background in cinema and television?

Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history.