The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)
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.
The Journals of Knud RasmussenHistory, Drama
Cast
- Pakak Innuksuk — Aua
- Leah Angutimarik — Apak
- Neeve Irngaut — Orulu
- Natar Ungalaaq — Nuqallaq
- Samueli Ammaq — Umik
- Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq — Natar
- Catherine Alaralak — Kigutikaajuk
- Abraham Ulayuruluk — Evaluarjuk
- Jens Jørn Spottag — Knud Rasmussen
- Kim Bodnia — Peter Freuchen
- Jakob Cedergren — Therkel Mathiassen
- Tommy Uttak — Taparte
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