Minik (2005)
In 1897, Arctic explorer Robert Peary, commissioned by Franz Boas, curator of the American Museum of Natural History, brought indigenous inhabitants of Greenland back from his expedition. It was a sensation. But only little Minik survived. The rest of his group died within a few months. Minik's father died of tuberculosis; his skeleton was added to the museum's anthropological collection. Minik, adopted by museum staff, remained in America for another twelve years before returning to Greenland. But there he had become a stranger. Robert Peary, on the other hand, was celebrated in America for his North Pole expeditions. Minik could not let go of his past, so he returned to the US.
Director: Axel Engstfeld
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: December 1, 2005
Screenplay
Music: Hans Günter Wagener
Editing: Josef van Ooyen
Country: Austria, Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Axel Engstfeld
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Minik about?
- In 1897, Arctic explorer Robert Peary, commissioned by Franz Boas, curator of the American Museum of Natural History, brought indigenous inhabitants of Greenland back from his expedition. It was a sensation. But only little Minik survived. The rest of his group died within a few months. Minik's father died of tuberculosis; his skeleton was added to the museum's anthropological collection. Minik, adopted by museum staff, remained in America for another twelve years before returning to Greenland. But there he had become a stranger. Robert Peary, on the other hand, was celebrated in America for his North Pole expeditions. Minik could not let go of his past, so he returned to the US.
- Who directed Minik?
- Minik was directed by Axel Engstfeld.
- How long is Minik?
- Minik has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Minik?
- Minik is a Documentary film.
- Where was Minik produced?
- Minik was produced in Austria, Germany.