Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq - Actor (Natar)
Who is your character and can you describe him?
I'm playing a character named Natar and he's very helpful to his parents.
When did you start rehearsing?
We started rehearsing in March and we practice from 9-5pm.
How do you feel about being a main character?
I'm excited because it's based on written texts about our ancestors. We will re-live some of our ancestors’ traditional ways.
Are you learning more about our traditional ways through acting?
I’m learning more about the old hunting tools which are not used today. Some day, I would like to hunt like our ancestors did, even though we have rifles now. It would be nice to get some of our traditional hunting techniques back.
Do you have any other acting experience?
I acted in Atanarjuat.
How do you feel about this fictional film even though it's based on real events?
I'm happy for the film, but I wish that it could all be done in the old dialect as was as the traditional custom.
What are your plans for after this film?
I'm going to sit at home and wait.
Do you still want to pursue an acting career?
I wouldn't mind auditioning for another film in Inuktitut.
How do you want to contribute to the community through acting?
I would like to help the community by asking them to be open minded.
