The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) (2001)

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172 min - Drama | Fantasy - 1 February 2002 (UK)

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The telling of an Inuit legend of an evil spirit causing strife in the community and one warrior's endurance and battle of its menace.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Natar Ungalaaq	...	Atanarjuat
	Sylvia Ivalu	...	Atuat
	Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq	...	Oki
	Lucy Tulugarjuk	...	Puja
	Madeline Ivalu	...	Panikpak
	Pauloosie Qulitalik	...	Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)
	Eugene Ipkarnak	...	Sauri, the chief
	Pakak Innuksuk	...	Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)
	Neeve Irngaut	...	Uluriaq
	Abraham Ulayuruluk	...	Tungajuaq
	Apayata Kotierk	...	Kumaglak
	Mary Qulitalik	...	Niriuniq
	Luke Taqqaugaq	...	Pittiulak
	Alex Uttak	...	Pakak
	Eric Nutarariaq	...	Young Sauri

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Storyline

Centuries ago, in what would become the Canadian Arctic, Atuat is promised to the malevolent Oki, son of the leader of their tribe. But Atuat loves the good-natured Atanarjuat, who ultimately finds a way to marry her. Oki's sister, Puja also fancies Atanarjuat, and when she causes strife between him and his brother Amaqjuaq, Oki seizes the opportunity to wreak a terrible revenge on Atanarjuat. Written by Shannon Patrick Sullivan <shannon@mun.ca>

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality/nudity and violence See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Igloolik Isuma Productions [Canada] productions photos, sketches, media | Lot 47 Films | See more »

Country:

Canada

Language:

Inuktitut

Release Date:

1 February 2002 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner See more »

Filming Locations:

Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$CAD1,960,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$36,342 (USA) (9 June 2002) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$3,786,801 (USA) (26 January 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, Canada Television and Cable Production Fund License Program (CTCPF), Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) See more »

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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Trivia

The first Inuktitut-language feature film. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Just before Atanarjuat jumps over the crevasse, the shadow of a crew member appears in the snow, at the bottom of the screen, to the left. See more »

Quotes

Oki: What are you all looking at? Haven't you ever seen anyone kick a dog before?
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Crazy Credits

The film's end credits play next to behind the scenes footage of the making
of the film. Many primary cast and crew members appear at the same time
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Connections

Referenced in Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) See more »

The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) (2001)
Atanarjuat (original title)

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