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 : Lucius Barre,Elise Lund Larsen,Zacharias Kunuk,Vibeke Vogel,Norman Cohn
- Writer : Lucy Tulugarjuk
- Editor : Cathrine Ambus,Félix Lajeunesse,Norman Cohn
- 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
Posters
Recommendations
Endless Night
6.1
Sky
6.2
Origin
6.4
Lucky Them
6.006
Paradise Hills
5.9
Split
5.902
Return
6.436
Tuesday
6.807
Kings of the Sun
6.1
Nothing Personal
6.5
Mr. Turner
6.547
The Secret of Kells
7.39
Girl in the Box
6.7
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
