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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)

112 min  -  Drama   -  10 November 2006 (Denmark)
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A portrayal of the lives of the last great Inuit shaman, Avva, and his beautiful and headstrong daughter, Apak. Based on the journals of 1920s Danish ethnographer Knud Rasmussen.

Directors:

Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk

Writers:

Pauloosie Qulitalik (Inuktitut dialogue), Madeline Ivalu (Inuktitut dialogue), and 5 more credits »

Stars:

Pakak Innuksuk, Leah Angutimarik and Neeve Irngaut
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pakak Innuksuk Pakak Innuksuk ...
Aua
Leah Angutimarik Leah Angutimarik ...
Apak
Neeve Irngaut Neeve Irngaut ...
Orulu
Natar Ungalaaq Natar Ungalaaq ...
Nuqallaq
Samueli Ammaq Samueli Ammaq ...
Umik
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq ...
Natar
Catherine Alaralak Catherine Alaralak ...
Kigutikaajuk
Abraham Ulayuruluk Abraham Ulayuruluk ...
Evaluarjuk
Jens Jørn Spottag ...
Knud Rasmussen
Kim Bodnia ...
Peter Freuchen
Jakob Cedergren ...
Therkel Mathiassen
Tommy Uttak Tommy Uttak ...
Taparte
Apayata Kotierk Apayata Kotierk ...
Anguillianuk
Cora Akkitirq Cora Akkitirq ...
Spirit
Racheal Uyarasuk Racheal Uyarasuk ...
Spirit
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The last great shaman of the Inuit Avva and his beautiful and headstrong daughter Apak lives on the verge of change in 1922. As the father is trying to resist the changes encroaching upon his family and culture, a group of Danish scientists arrive to study and record his way of life. Written by Ploy P.  

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Inuit | Shaman | Religion | Nudity | Custom  | See more »

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Once a shaman abandons his faith, there is no turning back.

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Drama

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Canada | Denmark | Greenland

Language:

Inuktitut | English | Danish

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Also Known As:

Le journal de Knud Rasmussen See more »

Filming Locations:

Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions, Barok Film A/S See more »
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1.85 : 1
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Opening film for 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. See more »