Nanook of the North (1922)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $53,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 8.538 |
Directed By
Robert Flaherty
Crew
Robert Flaherty
Robert Flaherty
Charles Gelb
Robert Flaherty
Robert Flaherty
Robert Flaherty
Thierry Mallett
John Révillon
TOP CAST
Allakariallak
Nanook
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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