The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

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5.4 / 10

112min / March 11, 2006

HistoryDrama
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.
Production Companies
Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.
Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.
Kunuk Cohn Productions
Kunuk Cohn Productions
Barok Film A/S
Barok Film A/S