Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics

Animation · 2021

Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics dives deeply into the innate contrast between the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Pride and Envy) and the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Wisdom, Courage, Truth, Honesty and Humility), as embodied in the life of a precocious Métis baby. Brought to life by Terril Calder’s darkly beautiful stop-motion animation, her inner turmoil of abuse is laid bare with unflinching honesty. Convinced she’s soiled and destined for Hell, Baby Girl receives teachings that fill her with strength and pride, and affirm a path towards healing. Calder’s tour-de-force unearths a hauntingly familiar yet hopeful world that illuminates the bias of colonial systems.

Starring

Michael Fukushima, Gail Maurice, Jeff Barnaby, Kent McQuaid, Judith Gruber-Stitzer, Lake Delisle, Jelena Popović, Terril Calder, Terril Calder

Director

Terril Calder

Producer

Jelena Popović