Nanook of the North (1922)

06/11/1922 (US) • 1h 19m

Documentary, Drama

A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.

Overview

This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.

Top Billed Cast

Alice Nevalinga

Nanook's Wife - the Smiling One

Cunayou

Cunayou - Nanook's Daughter

Allegoo

Allegoo - Nanook's Son

Allee

Allee - Nanook's Son


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

$53,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

canada

winter

fishing

polar zone

harpoon

inuit

quebec

husky

kayak

walrus

arctic polar circle region

silent film

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