Movie Description
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
(2006)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Zacharias Kunuk,Norman Cohn
- Producer : Vibeke Vogel,Lucius Barre,Norman Cohn,Zacharias Kunuk,Elise Lund Larsen
- Writer : Lucy Tulugarjuk
- Editor : Félix Lajeunesse,Norman Cohn,Cathrine Ambus
- Cast : Pakak Innuksuk,Leah Angutimarik,Neeve Irngaut,Natar Ungalaaq,Samueli Ammaq,Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq,Catherine Alaralak,Abraham Ulayuruluk,Jens Jørn Spottag,Kim Bodnia,Jakob Cedergren,Tommy Uttak,Apayata Kotierk,Cora Akkitirq
Cast
Aua
Apak
Orulu
Nuqallaq
Umik
Natar
Kigutikaajuk
Evaluarjuk
Knud Rasmussen
Peter Freuchen
Therkel Mathiassen
Taparte
Anguillianuk
Spirit
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Facts
Original TitleThe Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Status Released
Release Information
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2006-03-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 52m
Production CompaniesIsuma Productions,Kunuk Cohn Productions,Barok Film
Genres
- History
- Drama
