Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
ᐊᑕᓈᕐᔪᐊᑦ
Synopsis
Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns to punch each other until one was unconscious, made love on the way to the caribou hunt, ate walrus meat and lit their igloos with seal-oil lamps.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Atanarjuat - Die Legende vom schnellen Läufer (Trailer Englisch)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-15
Top Cast
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Natar Ungalaaq
Atanarjuat
Sylvia Ivalu
Atuat
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
Oki
Lucy Tulugarjuk
Puja
Pakak Innuksuk
Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)
Madeline Ivalu
Panikpak
Pauloosie Qulitalik
Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)
Eugene Ipkarnak
Sauri, the chief
Neeve Irngaut
Uluriaq
Abraham Ulayuruluk
Tungajuaq
Apayata Kotierk
Kumaglak
Mary Qulitalik
Niriuniq
Luke Taqqaugaq
Pittiulak
Alex Uttak
Pakak
Felix Alaralak
Tulimaq
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.96x
+$1.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zacharias Kunuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Apak Angilirq, Zacharias Kunuk, Herve Paniaq, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Norman Cohn
- Original Score
- Chris Crilly
- Original Title
- ᐊᑕᓈᕐᔪᐊᑦ
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Isuma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zacharias Kunuk
Paul Apak Angilirq, Zacharias Kunuk, Herve Paniaq, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Norman Cohn
Chris Crilly
Norman Cohn
Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk, Marie-Christine Sarda
Paul Apak Angilirq, Sally Bochner, Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk, Germaine Ying Gee Wong
Department Leadership Roster
Zacharias Kunuk
Director
Paul Apak Angilirq
Writer
Zacharias Kunuk
Writer
Herve Paniaq
Writer
Pauloosie Qulitalik
Writer
Norman Cohn
Director of Photography
Norman Cohn
Editor
Zacharias Kunuk
Editor
Marie-Christine Sarda
Editor
James Ungalaaq
Production Design
Atuat Akkitirq
Costume Design
Paul Apak Angilirq
Producer
Sally Bochner
Producer
Norman Cohn
Producer
Zacharias Kunuk
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner about?
Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns to punch each other until one was unconscious, made love on the way to the caribou hunt, ate walrus meat and lit their igloos with seal-oil lamps.
Who directed Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner was directed by Zacharias Kunuk.
Who stars in Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
The principal cast of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner includes Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Pakak Innuksuk.
When was Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner released and how long is it?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner had a reported production budget of $1.9M and grossed $3.8M at the worldwide box office (1.96 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner was composed by Chris Crilly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).