Movie
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Released: March 11, 2006 (2006)
Runtime: 112 minutes
Genres: History, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Abraham Ulayuruluk as Evaluarjuk
Age at release: 70
- Jens Jørn Spottag as Knud Rasmussen
Age at release: 48
- Natar Ungalaaq as Nuqallaq
Age at release: 47
- Kim Bodnia as Peter Freuchen
Age at release: 40
- Pakak Innuksuk as Aua
Age at release: Unknown
- Leah Angutimarik as Apak
Age at release: Unknown
- Neeve Irngaut as Orulu
Age at release: Unknown
- Samueli Ammaq as Umik
Age at release: Unknown
- Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq as Natar
Age at release: Unknown
- Catherine Alaralak as Kigutikaajuk
Age at release: Unknown
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- Jakob Cedergren as Therkel Mathiassen
Age at release: 33
- Tommy Uttak as Taparte
Age at release: Unknown
- Apayata Kotierk as Anguillianuk
Age at release: Unknown
- Cora Akkitirq as Spirit
Age at release: Unknown