Renee

The elders are hungry; the men and the government are absent. Renee, a 30-something Cree woman sets out to hunt, kill, butcher, and smoke, a wild animal ten times her size - with only three sisters to help. Visually stunning, poetic and real, a Cassevettes of the North; blasting gender roles, tradition, and modernity, all in one shot.

Directed by Aaron James, Renee leans on a strong ensemble — Kat Winter, Renee Sewepegaham, Cheryll Welke — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.