Atanarjuat the Fast Runner
Summary:
Atanarjuat the Fast Runner is the first feature film in the Inuktitut language, spoken by the Inuit tribes of northern Canada. The film, based on an ancient Inuit legend, is set at the dawn of the millennium. It's an epic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge, set in motion by an evil force brought to the village of Igloolik by a mysterious shaman. Conceived by the late Paul Apak Angi... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Natar Ungalaq - (Atanarjuat)
Sylvia Ivalu - (Atuat)
Peter Arnatsiaq - (Oki)
Pakkak Innukshuk - (Amaqjuaq)
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Review:
Zacharias Kunuk's Inuit epic Atanarjuat the Fast Runner is a noteworthy cinematic accomplishment. The film has been critically heralded worldwide, not just for its unique subject matter, but also for its thrilling drama and gorgeous cinematography. Shot on digital video for a tiny fraction of what a typical Hollywood epic would cost,... Continue >>
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