At times I thought this was filmed in the 1960s. It has an astonishing quality to it - the camerawork delivering quite a pristine image of this man and his family as they spend a year eking out a traditional existence. The terrain is inherently hostile. The weather cares little for him, his wife, his young children or his howling pack of dogs as they must constantly hunt for fish and seals to ensure continued…
Nanook of the North (1922)
A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.
This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.
Top Cast
Allakariallak
Nanook
Alice Nevalinga
Nanook's Wife - the Smiling One
Cunayou
Cunayou - Nanook's Daughter
Allegoo
Allegoo - Nanook's Son
Allee
Allee - Nanook's Son
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What is Nanook of the North about?
This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they…
When was Nanook of the North released?
Nanook of the North was released in 1922.
What genres does Nanook of the North belong to?
Nanook of the North is categorised as Documentary, Drama.
Who stars in Nanook of the North?
The cast of Nanook of the North includes Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo, Allee.