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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
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THE JOURNALS OF KNUD RASMUSSEN

20061h 52m5.3 TMDb

Directed by Zacharias Kunuk

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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.

Cast

Pakak Innuksuk

Pakak Innuksuk

Aua

Leah Angutimarik

Leah Angutimarik

Apak

Neeve Irngaut

Neeve Irngaut

Orulu

Natar Ungalaaq

Natar Ungalaaq

Nuqallaq

Samueli Ammaq

Samueli Ammaq

Umik

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Natar

Catherine Alaralak

Catherine Alaralak

Kigutikaajuk

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Evaluarjuk

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity7
Humor5
Realism8.6
Action5.4
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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