Nanook of the North (1922)

A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.

Nanook of the North (1922) poster

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.

Director: Robert Flaherty
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.0/5 (1 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Robert Flaherty
Editing: Robert Flaherty, Charles Gelb
Production: Les Frères Revillon
Country: United States of America, France
Language: No Language
Budget: $53,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter

Keywords

canada, winter, fishing, polar zone, harpoon, inuit, quebec, husky, kayak, walrus, arctic polar circle region, silent film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nanook of the North about?
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.
Who directed Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North was directed by Robert Flaherty.
Who stars in Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North stars Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo, Allee.
How long is Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North is a Documentary, Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North had a budget of $53,000.
Where was Nanook of the North produced?
Nanook of the North was produced in United States of America, France.
What are the themes of Nanook of the North?
The themes of Nanook of the North include: Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter.