The Cinematic Preservation of Indigenous Storytelling The restoration and premiere of Kevin Costner's extended director's cut of Dances With Wolves at the Locarno Film Festival has sparked a timely conversation about preserving indigenous storytelling in cinema.
This 1990 epic western, which won seven Academy Awards, including best picture and best director, drew global attention to the historical plight of Indigenous peoples on the American continent.
The technical prowess of restoring classic films like Dances With Wolves is noteworthy, but it's the effort to preserve indigenous storytelling that's vital for cultural heritage conservation.