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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)

1h 52m | PG-13

⭐ 5.4 / 10

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: Norman Cohn

Studio: Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.

Genre: History, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Pakak Innuksuk

Pakak Innuksuk

as Aua

Leah Angutimarik

Leah Angutimarik

as Apak

Neeve Irngaut

Neeve Irngaut

as Orulu

Natar Ungalaaq

Natar Ungalaaq

as Nuqallaq

Samueli Ammaq

Samueli Ammaq

as Umik

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

as Natar