An NFB crew filmed a group of three families, Cree hunters from Mistassini. Since times predating agriculture, this First Nations people have gone to the bush of the James Bay and Ungava Bay area to hunt. We see the building of the winter camp, the hunting and the rhythms of Cree family life.
Cree Hunters of Mistassini (1974) is a documentary film directed by Tony Ianzelo, released on January 1, 1974 with a runtime of 58m. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
There is something slightly incongruous about one of the opening lines of narration here as we learn that some of those people we are about to watch spend six months in the wilderness of the James and Ungava Bays of Canada actually fly up! Once they are there, though, they rely on a bare minimum of mod cons as they build the lodge in which their families - that is sixteen people - are going to live cheek by jowl.…
Reviewed on April 16, 2026
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Cree Hunters of Mistassini was released on January 1, 1974 and runs for 58m.
Cree Hunters of Mistassini (1974) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
