Question 1

Which festivals featured Hochelaga, Land of Souls?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest (2017), Toronto International Film Festival (2017), and Edinburgh International Film Festival (2018).

Question 2

What surprising real-life connection was discovered between two cast members?

Accepted Answer

Without the casting crew's knowledge, one of the prophets (George Gilbert) was actually related to his in-film descendant (Hogan Gilbert). The connection was made on set when Hogan saw a photo of his 'ancestor' and realized it looked like his actual grandfather.

Question 3

How is The Who's song 'Baba O'Riley' connected to the film's composer?

Accepted Answer

The song was written as a tribute to Terry Riley, the minimalist composer who scored HOCHELAGA. Director François Girard was a fan of Riley, and the music supervisor introduced them at brunch in Brooklyn.

Question 4

What was Canada's foreign language Oscar candidate in September 2017?

Accepted Answer

On 25 September 2017, Hochelaga, Land of Souls was announced as Canada's candidate for the Foreign language Oscar.

Question 5

Who plays the Mohawk archaeologist Baptiste Asigny?

Accepted Answer

Samian plays both Jeune guerrier Asigny and Baptiste Asigny.

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