The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 11, 2006
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
History, Drama
User Score
54%
Original Title
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Production Companies
Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions
Director
Norman Cohn
Description
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.
