Based on the journal of Knud Rasmussen's "Great Sled Journey" of 1922 across arctic Canada. The film is shot from the perspective of the Inuit, showing their traditional beliefs and lifestyle. It tells the story of the last great Inuit shaman and his beautiful and headstrong daughter; the shaman must decide whether to accept the Christian religion that is converting the Inuit across Greenland.
Title | The Journals of Knud Rasmussen |
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Year | 2006 |
Genre | History, Drama |
Country | Canada, Denmark |
Studio | Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions |
Cast | Pakak Innuksuk, Leah Angutimarik, Neeve Irngaut, Natar Ungalaaq, Samueli Ammaq, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq |
Crew | Zacharias Kunuk (Director), Herve Paniaq (Dialogue), Charlotte Bech (Art Direction), Jan Thrysoe (Costume Design), Pauloosie Qulitalik (Dialogue), Stephane Rituit (Line Producer) |
Keyword | inuit, shaman, woman director |
Release | Mar 11, 2006 |
Runtime | 112 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 5.40 / 10 by 5 users |