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The Journals of Knud Rasmussen

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European explorers change the lives of an Inuit community while exploring the Arctic in 1922.

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Keith Uhlich Slant Magazine Oct 4, 2006
3.5/4
Pushes forward, deeper and deeper among the ruins of a culture cast fatally adrift by modernization. Go to Full Review
Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Sep 29, 2006
3/4
While the Europeans are compelled to share some of their own songs, beliefs and personal history, it's the telling of the Inuit stories that compels much of the movie. Go to Full Review
Rick Groen Globe and Mail Sep 23, 2006
3/4
Watch as an entire social order collapses without a sound -- witness the seismic shift, hear the oblivious silence, and be moved. Go to Full Review
Leo Goldsmith Not Coming to a Theater Near You Oct 24, 2006
A fascinating, multifaceted historiography and autoethnography, even if its story of cultural imperialism offers few new insights Go to Full Review
Daniel Kasman d+kaz. intelligent movie reviews Oct 9, 2006
C-
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Oct 8, 2006
4/5
The sad story of how shamanism and the ancient ways of the Inuit was replaced by Christianity and a hatred of the world in one community in 1922. Go to Full Review
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Feb 15, 2011 Yes, slow to start, however gives great insight to the experiences of aboriginal people dealing with the influences of European contact. Could apply to many indigenous cultures in any country, past and present. See more Jul 19, 2009 It is like a documentary rather than a movie. But i enjoyed watching it. See more Mar 19, 2009 I found this movie to be incredibly dull, and a huge disappointment since I absolutely loved Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. The pacing is too slow, and it really doesn't feel like anything happens throughout the course of the film. It also lacked a strong central character as I didn't feel particularly connected or engaged by anyone in the movie. The one good thing I can say is that it is beautifully shot, but that's about it. I wish this movie was so much better, but for me, it just wasn't. See more Jan 3, 2009 Though there are a number of very effective moments, this doesn't work as well as the first feature. The artiness doesn't work at all and much of the film seems concerned with showing how these people live regardless of pacing. That said, it's still fascinating and the preacher is a pretty evil character, which is very effective. But it's nothing compared to the first movie. See more Jun 5, 2008 A beautiful piece where poetry and reality converge perfect... I love when the shaman said to the white man "we believe happy people should not worry about hidden things" and "our spirits are offended if we think to much". Wow!!! See more Apr 2, 2008 If you are interested in Inuit culture, take this 2 hours slow journey, otherwise avoid it. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis European explorers change the lives of an Inuit community while exploring the Arctic in 1922.
Director
Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn
Producer
Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk, Vibeke Vogel, Elise Lund Larsen
Screenwriter
Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Danish
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2018
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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