“Falls Around Her” is a subtle portrayal of a woman who decides to regain control of her life. Layered, soulful, passionate, refreshing, and anchored by a spirited performance by Canadian actor Tantoo Cardinal in the veteran actor’s first lead role in a feature film, it doesn’t hesitate to break the norm.
In the narrative, Cardinal embodies the role of Mary, an Anishinaabe musician who returns to the reserve to return to her roots. However, she soon faces obstacles from outside intruders, while her fame stands in the way of her peaceful retreat.
Upon its release, the film garnered much praise for its dynamic screenplay and masterful direction. However, you have to ask if the movie was shot in the location where it takes place. If you’re struggling to pinpoint the locations where the movie was filmed, let’s dive deeper.”Falls Around Her”
Where Was Falls Around Her Movie Filmed?
“Falls Around Her” was filmed entirely in Ontario. Filming took place around 2017. Ray Dumas, the cinematographer of “The Cello” and “The End of War”, joined as cinematographer. At the same time, Mercedes Cueto and Diana Magnus (art director of ‘Cube’ and ‘Narc’) joined the team as production designers.
For both experienced and novice filmmakers, Canada offers a variety of landscapes suitable for filming, from snow-capped mountains and forested terrain to bustling cities. In addition, the province of Ontario attracts manufacturing by offering a tax credit that represents 35 percent of qualified manufacturing expenditures. Now we will take you to the specific locations where the movie was shot.”Falls Around Her”
Sudbury
“Falls Around Her”Almost all of the sequences were filmed on the sacred land of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation Reserve, about 20 kilometers southwest of the Ontario city of Sudbury. Formerly known as Whitefish Lake First Nation, the reserve occupies a significant portion of northern Ontario.
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The official address of the reservation is Whitefish Lake 6, which derives its name from the large lake of the same name that borders the reservation. Home to descendants of the Ojibway, Algonquin, and Odaw peoples, the conservation area is also home to writer and director Darlene Naponse.
As a result, the director tried to showcase her home and community in the film. Mary returns to her roots to traverse the countryside, and the film is mostly set outdoors under natural light. The director was particular about the color scheme and had long conversations with Dumas about color and glow.
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There had to be balance and dissonance in the footage to reflect Mary’s changing mind, which the cinematography in the film adequately captures.”Falls Around Her”
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