The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

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.

HistoryDrama

The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

Rating

5.4/10

Release Date

2006-03-11

Runtime

112 minutes

Status

Released

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.

Kunuk Cohn Productions