Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002)

02/01/2002 (CA) • 2h 52m

Fantasy, Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Natar Ungalaaq

Atanarjuat

Pakak Innuksuk

Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)

Pauloosie Qulitalik

Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)

Eugene Ipkarnak

Sauri, the chief


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Status

Released

Original Language

Inuktitut

Budget

$1,934,000.00

Revenue

$3,786,801.00

Keywords

jealousy

sibling relationship

inuit

native american

arctic polar circle region

evil spirit

revenge

dog sled

igloo

based on myths, legends or folklore

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