The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

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Released March 11, 2006

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.

Runtime

1h 52m


Origin Country

Canada


Original Language

Inuktitut


Original Title

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Canada
  • Denmark

Spoken Languages

  • Dansk (Danish)
  • English
  • (Inuktitut)

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    Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.

    Canada

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    Kunuk Cohn Productions

    Canada

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    Barok Film

    Canada

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