Qallunaat!
“Why White People Are Funny”
Synopsis
Qallunaat! Why White People Are Funny is an irreverent look at Western Civilization through Inuit eyes. Inspired by the satirical essays of Zebedee Nungak, the film turns the tables on generations of anthropologists, teachers, adventurers and administrators who went North to pursue their Arctic Dreams. Now it’s their turn to be poked, prodded, examined and explained. A new generation of Inuit is ready to take on the Qallunaat at their own game. Grounded in their own traditions but educated in the South, they have a unique perspective on the culture that has come to dominate the planet. And they are not afraid to speak their minds.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Sandiford
- Screenplay & Story
- Zebedee Nungak, Mark Sandiford
- Original Title
- Qallunaat!
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Sandiford
Zebedee Nungak, Mark Sandiford
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Sandiford
Director
Mark Sandiford
Writer
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What is Qallunaat! about?
Qallunaat! Why White People Are Funny is an irreverent look at Western Civilization through Inuit eyes. Inspired by the satirical essays of Zebedee Nungak, the film turns the tables on generations of anthropologists, teachers, adventurers and administrators who went North to pursue their Arctic Dreams. Now it’s their turn to be poked, prodded, examined and explained. A new generation of Inuit is ready to take on the Qallunaat at their own game. Grounded in their own traditions but educated in the South, they have a unique perspective on the culture that has come to dominate the planet. And they are not afraid to speak their minds.
Who directed Qallunaat!?
Qallunaat! was directed by Mark Sandiford.
Who stars in Qallunaat!?
The principal cast of Qallunaat! includes John Amagoalik, Lori Idlout, Alexina Kublu, Zebedee Nungak, Jeff Tabvahtah.
When was Qallunaat! released and how long is it?
Qallunaat! was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 52m.