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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

Not Rated
HistoryDrama
5.4/10(5 ratings)

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.

03-11-2006
1h 52m
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
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Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Directors:
Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk
Production:
Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions

Key Crew

Dialogue:
Lucy Tulugarjuk
Producer:
Norman Cohn
Producer:
Zacharias Kunuk
Line Producer:
Stephane Rituit
Editor:
Norman Cohn

Locations and Languages

Country:
DK; CA; US
Filming:
CA; DK
Languages:
en