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Nanook of the North

Nanook of the North

A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.

19227.11h 19m

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Flaherty
Written by Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty
Produced by Robert Flaherty
Box OfficeBudget: $53K0

Top Cast

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Allakariallak

Nanook

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Alice Nevalinga

Nanook's Wife - the Smiling One

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Cunayou

Cunayou - Nanook's Daughter

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Allegoo

Allegoo - Nanook's Son

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Allee

Allee - Nanook's Son

Themes & Keywords

canadawinterfishingpolar zoneharpooninuitquebechuskykayakwalrusarctic polar circle regionsilent film

About Nanook of the North

Nanook of the North is a documentary, drama film released in 1922 exploring themes of canada, winter, fishing, polar zone, harpoon, inuit. Directed by Robert Flaherty, it stars Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou. 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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