The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006) is a history, drama film directed by Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn rated 5.3/10.

Based on the journal of Knud Rasmussen's "Great Sled Journey" of 1922 across arctic Canada. The film is shot from the perspective of the Inuit, showing their traditional beliefs and lifestyle. It tells the story of the last great Inuit shaman and his beautiful and headstrong daughter; the shaman must decide whether to accept the Christian religion that is converting the Inuit across Greenland.

Cast

Pakak Innuksuk

Aua

Leah Angutimarik

Apak

Neeve Irngaut

Orulu

Natar Ungalaaq

Nuqallaq

Samueli Ammaq

Umik

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Natar

Catherine Alaralak

Kigutikaajuk

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Evaluarjuk

Jens Jørn Spottag

Knud Rasmussen

Kim Bodnia

Peter Freuchen

Jakob Cedergren

Therkel Mathiassen

Tommy Uttak

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