• Film ID:
  • 10918
  • Availability:
  • DVD Available from Shop
  • Film cert:
  • Running time:
  • DVD=168 min.
  • Nationality(ies):
  • Canada.
  • Primary Language(s):
  • Inuktitut.
ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER (2001)
Cast
Natar Ungalaaq. Sylvia Ivalu. Peter-henry Arnatsiaq. Lucy Tulugarjuk. Pauloosie Qulitalik. Madeline Ivalu. Eugene Ipkarnak.
Director(s)
Zacharias Kunuk.
Categories
Drama. Mythology. Art House. Guardian 1000 Must See (2007). 01 Tara's Midnight Movies. Recommended.
Review
Ancient Inuit legend has it that two brothers set out on a quest to save their community from an evil shaman, Amaqjiuaq and Atanarjuat. When the former is killed only Atanarjuat (the fast runner) is left to continue the journey and defy the darkness that has descended upon his people. Using local cast and crew and filmed entirely on the sea ice this is a beautifully epic tale; both stunning to look at and utterly enthralling. Highly recommended and intelligent escapism.
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