ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER (2001)

ZACHARIAS KUNUK

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Cast

NATAR UNGALAAQ SYLVIA IVALU PETER-HENRY ARNATSIAQ LUCY TULUGARJUK PAULOOSIE QULITALIK MADELINE IVALU EUGENE IPKARNAK

Plot

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.