Nanook of the North

Nanook of the North

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Summary

Studies the communal life of the Eskimos and their struggle for existence. Photographed in the Hudson Bay territory.

The documentary follows the lives of an Inuk, Nanook, and his family in Ungava Peninsula of northern Quebec, Canada. Nanook; his wife, Nyla; and their family are introduced as fearless heroes who endure rigors no other race could survive.

Credits

Cast
Allakariallak, Nyla Cunayou

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, genre, description, credits, video
  2. Wikidata · Q918401 ↗ — length, color, country