Name: Home of the Buffalo
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 5 min
Cast: Rémy Huberdeau

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Constructed from Canadian prairie archival images taken between 1920 and 1940, this film lyrically explores a transgender son's relationship with his father and the family's relationship to their land.

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Archival Documentary
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LGBTQ+ Themes
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Directed by: Rémy Huberdeau
Written by: Rémy Huberdeau
Produced by: Daniel Rodríguez
Music by: Robert Marcel Lepage

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January 1, 2009 · 5 min · Documentary

Released: January 1, 2009
Runtime: 5 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: French
Made in: Canada

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Is Home of the Buffalo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Home of the Buffalo plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Home of the Buffalo in English?

French

No, it was made in French.