Jeff Barnaby (1976-2022)

The death of Mi'kmaq director Jeff Barnaby in October 2022 has caused a stir in the film community. An important figure in contemporary Indigenous cinema, he succeeded in renewing horror cinema through the prism of his cultural heritage, making both resonate in the world today. In just a few shorts and two features, he has imposed new narratives with style and confidence, playing with the codes of genre cinema to articulate an ever constructive political thought. He has left us a work of lasting impact and relevance, although far too short.