A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.
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.
Nanook of the North (1922) is a documentary and drama film directed by Robert Flaherty, released on June 11, 1922 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou and Allegoo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 333 ratings.
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Directed by Robert Flaherty, written by Frances H. Flaherty and Robert Flaherty, produced by Robert Flaherty.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 333 ratings.
At times I thought this was filmed in the 1960s. It has an astonishing quality to it - the camerawork delivering quite a pristine image of this man and his family as they spend a year eking out a traditional existence. The terrain is inherently hostile. The weather cares little for him, his wife, his young children or his howling pack of dogs as they must constantly hunt for fish and seals to ensure continued…
Reviewed on February 16, 2024
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Nanook of the North (1922) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, GuideDoc, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Nanook of the North (1922) includes Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo and Allee. The film was directed by Robert Flaherty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Nanook of the North was released on June 11, 1922 and runs for 1h 19m.
Nanook of the North (1922) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 333 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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