The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)
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.
Release Date: 2006-03-11
Runtime: 112 minutes
Director: Norman Cohn
Top Cast
- Pakak Innuksuk as Aua
- Leah Angutimarik as Apak
- Neeve Irngaut as Orulu
- Natar Ungalaaq as Nuqallaq
- Samueli Ammaq as Umik
- Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq as Natar
- Catherine Alaralak as Kigutikaajuk
- Abraham Ulayuruluk as Evaluarjuk
- Jens Jørn Spottag as Knud Rasmussen
- Kim Bodnia as Peter Freuchen
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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