

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
March 11, 2006•1h 52m•★ 5.3
HistoryDrama
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.
Director
Zacharias KunukCast

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