jealousy,sibling relationship,inuit,native american,arctic polar circle region,evil spirit,revenge,dog sled,igloo,based on myths, legends or folklore

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002)

Poster for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns to punch each other until one was unconscious, made love on the way to the caribou hunt, ate walrus meat and lit their igloos with seal-oil lamps.

Cast & Crew

Director
Zacharias Kunuk
  • Profile picture of Natar Ungalaaq
    Atanarjuat Natar Ungalaaq
  • Profile picture of Lucy Tulugarjuk
    Puja Lucy Tulugarjuk
  • Profile picture of Pakak Innuksuk
    Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk) Pakak Innuksuk

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Keywords

  • jealousy
  • sibling relationship
  • inuit
  • native american
  • arctic polar circle region
  • evil spirit
  • revenge
  • dog sled
  • igloo
  • based on myths, legends or folklore