The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Director: Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn, Carol Kunnuk
Cast: Abraham Ulayuruluk, Catherine Alaralak, Leah Angutimarik, Natar Ungalaaq, Neeve Irngaut, Pakak Innuksuk, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Samueli Ammaq
Synopsis:
Cast: Abraham Ulayuruluk, Catherine Alaralak, Leah Angutimarik, Natar Ungalaaq, Neeve Irngaut, Pakak Innuksuk, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Samueli Ammaq
Synopsis:
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.
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Spirituality & Practice
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
La Presse, Montréal
Marc-André Lussier
Marc-André Lussier
Time Out
Trevor Johnston
Trevor Johnston
Cinematical
Martha Fischer
Martha Fischer
Georgia Straight
Mark Harris
Mark Harris
Exclaim!
Erin Oke
Erin Oke
Exclaim!
Erin Oke
Erin Oke
