Nanook of the North

Duration: 66

Year Published: 1977

Creator: a Films Incorporated presentation ; a film by Robert J. Flaherty.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951.; Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951. My Eskimo friends.; Pathé Exchange.; Films Incorporated.; International Film Seminars (Firm); University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Copyright notice: c1922 by Pathé Exchange, Inc.; c1947 by Revillon Frères; c1976 by International Film Seminars, Inc.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Presents a documentary, based on the book entitled My Eskimo friends, Nanook of the North, by Robert Flaherty, on the saga of an Eskimo family pitting their strength against a vast and inhospitable Arctic. Juxtaposes their struggle for survival against the elements with the warmth of the little family as they go about their daily affairs. With captions.; PFA 1612-01-11952. D0004; Reissue of the 1922 silent motion picture of the same title, restored by David Shepard, with a new musical score by Stanley Silverman.; PFA 1612-01-11952. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2004/09 /24 good; light scratches throughout

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE