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Nanook of the North (1922)

Nanook of the North (1922)

Drama Documentary

A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.

Release Date: 1922, June 11
Directors: Robert Flaherty
Countries: France, United States of America
Production: Les Frères Revillon
Cast: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo, Allee

Overview:

This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.

Keywords:

fishing canada winter harpoon silent film inuit polar zone husky walrus quebec arctic polar circle region kayak