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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)

Drama History
Release Date: 2006, March 11
Directors: Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn
Countries: Canada, Denmark
Production: Isuma Productions, Kunuk Cohn Productions, Barok Film
Cast: Kim Bodnia, Jens Jørn Spottag, Jakob Cedergren, Natar Ungalaaq, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Samueli Ammaq, Pakak Innuksuk, Leah Angutimarik, Neeve Irngaut, Catherine Alaralak, Abraham Ulayuruluk, Tommy Uttak

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.

Keywords:

woman director shaman inuit