Nanook of the North

Name: Nanook of the North
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 1922-06-11
Duration: 1 h 19 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo, Allee

1922·Movie·79 min·★ 7.1(326)

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“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.

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About Nanook of the North

Nanook of the North is a 1922 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Robert Flaherty. The cast is led by Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo.

Nanook of the North was produced by Les Frères Revillon and made in United States of America and France. It was released on June 11, 1922.

Director: Robert Flaherty
Writers: Robert Flaherty
Release date: June 11, 1922
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, France
Budget: $0 million
Production: Les Frères Revillon

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Nanook of the North cast & crew

Nanook of the North was directed by Robert Flaherty and written by Robert Flaherty.

The cast features Allakariallak as Nanook, Alice Nevalinga as Nanook's Wife - the Smiling One, Cunayou as Cunayou - Nanook's Daughter, Allegoo as Allegoo - Nanook's Son, and Allee as Allee - Nanook's Son.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert Flaherty and it was produced by Robert Flaherty and Thierry Mallett.

Is Nanook of the North worth watching?

Nanook of the North holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 326 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary and drama, Nanook of the North is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Nanook of the North

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