Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories

Designed for presentation in domes and planetariums, this XR work brings to life four star stories, gathered and told by renowned Ininew (Cree) astronomer/star knowledge expert and author Wilfred Buck. From the practical to the poetic, these “tellings” of the northern night sky provide guidance on navigation, the Earth’s cycles, and how to live a good life with future generations in mind. Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories offers a rarely heard perspective on astronomy and cosmology in an immersive and intimate environment for participants. Marvel at immersive night sky cinematography, cosmos CGI, and beautiful macro cinematography of meteorites set to a transporting soundtrack in this expansive yet intimate experience that combines the wonder of the universe with the warmth of listening to a wise elder whose teachings can help us understand that the stars are in fact our oldest relatives.

14.2. 7–10pm
15., 16., 22., 23.2. 12–10pm
Admission free
Silent Green Kulturquartier, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin

In conjunction with the dome projection, at the Marshall McLuhan Salon of the Canadian Embassy, excerpts from Lisa Jackson’s feature documentary WILFRED BUCK (2024) give further insight into the astronomer’s life, work, and philosophy. Also on view is a star map designed based on the indigenous astronomical knowledge Wilfred Buck researches and teaches.

13., 14., 17.–21.2. 12–6pm
Admission free, registration required latest by 9am on the day of the visit
Embassy of Canada – Marshall McLuhan Salon, Leipziger Platz 17, 10117 Berlin

Events

Visitors will have two opportunities to experience Wilfred Buck live and in person: A special presentation of the dome projection, narrated live by Buck, followed by a Q&A with him and director Lisa Jackson as well as an additional artist talk with Buck and Jackson at the Marshall McLuhan Salon.

Special presentation with live comments by Wilfred Buck subsequent artist talk
16.2. 4pm
Cinema ticket required
silent green Kulturquartier, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin

Artist talk with Lisa Jackson and Wilfred Buck
17.2. 12pm
Admission free, registration required
Embassy of Canada – Marshall McLuhan Salon, Leipziger Platz 17, 10117 Berlin

Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories is presented in cooperation with the Canadian Embassy and with the kind support of the Indigenous Screen Office and the Canada Media Fund.

Lisa Jackson is a filmmaker based in Toronto. She has made over 20 films spanning documentary, fiction, IMAX, XR, and animation. Jackson holds an MFA from York University and has received two Canadian Screen Awards, the 2021 DOC Vanguard Award, and the 2022 Chicken & Egg Award.

The Macronauts (François Guinaudeau, Antonin Gaud, Clotilde de Swarte, Noé Sardet, Arnaud Mariat) is a collective of multidisciplinary artists, including filmmakers, photographers, graphic designers, and 3D artists based in Montréal.

Directors Lisa Jackson, The Macronauts. Cinematography Noé Sardet, François Guinaudeau. Editing Clotilde de Swarte, François Guinaudeau. Music Matthew Cardinal. Sound Design Benoît Dame, Jérémie Jones. Sound Benoît Dame. Production Design François Guinaudeau. Animation François Guinaudeau. Producers Lisa Jackson, Brittany Ryan. Co-Producers Amee Lê, Jason Ryle. Production companies Door Number 3 Productions (Toronto, Canada), Parafilms (Montreal). With Wilfred Buck.

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Films

Lisa Jackson: 2004: Suckerfish (8 min). 2009: Savage (6 min), The Visit (4 min). 2011: Parkdale (15 min). 2013: Snare (4 min). 2014: How a People Live (60 min). 2015: Intemperance (10 min). 2017: Transmissions (Installation), Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier (45 min), Biidaaban: First Light (Installation). 2019: Lichen (12 min). 2024: Wilfred Buck (97 min), Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories.

The Macronauts: 2021: Hublot (Installation), Les Géants du Labrador / The Giants of Labrador (Installation). 2022: Mémoire des abysses / Memory of the Abyss (Installation). 2024: Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories.