The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)

Movie
Audience Score
54
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NR 1 hr 52 minMar 11th, 2006History, Drama
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.
StarringPakak InnuksukLeah AngutimarikNeeve Irngaut
DirectorsNorman CohnZacharias KunukCarol Kunnuk

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 11th, 2006
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions
Movie Tags:
woman directorinuitshaman