The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
2006 · 1h 52m · N/A
Drama, History
Directed by
Norman Cohn
,
Zacharias Kunuk
,
Carol Kunnuk
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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
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.
Director and cast
- Norman Cohn Director
- Zacharias Kunuk Director
- Carol Kunnuk Director
- Pakak Innuksuk as Aua
- Leah Angutimarik as Apak
- Neeve Irngaut as Orulu
- Natar Ungalaaq as Nuqallaq
- Samueli Ammaq as Umik
- Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq as Natar
- Catherine Alaralak as Kigutikaajuk
- Abraham Ulayuruluk as Evaluarjuk
- Jens Jørn Spottag as Knud Rasmussen
- Kim Bodnia as Peter Freuchen
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