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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

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.

Release DateMarch 11, 2006
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Runtime1h 52min
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LanguageDanish, English, Inuktitut
Original LanguageInuktitut
Production CountriesCanada, Denmark
Production CompaniesIgloolik Isuma Productions Inc.Kunuk Cohn ProductionsBarok Film A/S