At times I thought this was filmed in the 1960s. It has an astonishing quality to it - the camera...
Nanook of the North
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.
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Nanook of the North
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 11, 1922
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
User Score
71%
Original Title
Nanook of the North
Production Companies
Les Frères Revillon
Director
Robert Flaherty
Budget
$53,000
Description
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.