The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Synopsis
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.
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Journals of Knud Rasmussen - trailer - IFFR 2007
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-23
Top Cast
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Pakak Innuksuk
Aua
Leah Angutimarik
Apak
Neeve Irngaut
Orulu
Natar Ungalaaq
Nuqallaq
Samueli Ammaq
Umik
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
Natar
Catherine Alaralak
Kigutikaajuk
Abraham Ulayuruluk
Evaluarjuk
Jens Jørn Spottag
Knud Rasmussen
Kim Bodnia
Peter Freuchen
Jakob Cedergren
Therkel Mathiassen
Tommy Uttak
Taparte
Apayata Kotierk
Anguillianuk
Cora Akkitirq
Spirit
Release History & Theatrical Window
MATA Taiwan Indigenous Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn
- Screenplay & Story
- Herve Paniaq, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Eugene Ipkarnak, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Abraham Ulayuruluk, Louis Uttak, Madeline Ivalu
- Original Title
- The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, Danish, Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Isuma Productions, Kunuk Cohn Productions, Barok Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn
Herve Paniaq, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Eugene Ipkarnak, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Abraham Ulayuruluk, Louis Uttak, Madeline Ivalu
Norman Cohn
Félix Lajeunesse, Norman Cohn, Cathrine Ambus
Vibeke Vogel, Lucius Barre, Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk, Elise Lund Larsen
Department Leadership Roster
Zacharias Kunuk
Director
Jan Thrysoe
Costume Design
Félix Lajeunesse
Editor
Atuat Akkitirq
Costume Design
Micheline Ammaq
Costume Design
Vibeke Vogel
Producer
Mary Qulitalik
Costume Design
Zacharias Kunuk
Production Design
Lucius Barre
Producer
Susan Avingaq
Costume Design
Lone Thrysoe
Costume Design
Norman Cohn
Director
Norman Cohn
Producer
Zacharias Kunuk
Producer
Louis Uttak
Production Design
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What is The Journals of Knud Rasmussen about?
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.
Who directed The Journals of Knud Rasmussen?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen was directed by Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn.
Who stars in The Journals of Knud Rasmussen?
The principal cast of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen includes Pakak Innuksuk, Leah Angutimarik, Neeve Irngaut, Natar Ungalaaq, Samueli Ammaq.
When was The Journals of Knud Rasmussen released and how long is it?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.