The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Mar 11, 2006

Runtime : 1h 52m

Genre : History  Drama  

Companies : Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc., Kunuk Cohn Productions

Countries : Canada, Denmark

Keywords : inuit, shaman, woman director