The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

5.4(5 votes)
2006
1h 52m
History
Drama

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.

Production

Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions, Barok Film A/S

Cast

Pakak Innuksuk

Pakak Innuksuk

Aua

Leah Angutimarik

Leah Angutimarik

Apak

Neeve Irngaut

Neeve Irngaut

Orulu

Natar Ungalaaq

Natar Ungalaaq

Nuqallaq

Samueli Ammaq

Samueli Ammaq

Umik

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Natar

Catherine Alaralak

Catherine Alaralak

Kigutikaajuk

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Evaluarjuk

Jens Jørn Spottag

Jens Jørn Spottag

Knud Rasmussen

Kim Bodnia

Kim Bodnia

Peter Freuchen

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