December 22, 2003
Atanarjuat the Fast Runner
Atanarjuat the Fast Runner is a story set in an ancient inuit community. Atanarjuat, of gentle nature and skilled at running and hunting, wins the love of a woman bethrothed to the son of the tribal leader. The story is then of betrayal, revenge and, unexpectedly, mercy.
The first film produced in the Inuit language, it provides and extraordinary look into the Inuit way of life, as well as a great story without the usual hollywood formula. Who would have thought the ancient Inuit made themselves sunglasses from bone? It received the 2002 Cannes Camera d'Or. A wonderful film.
Posted by Chris at December 22, 2003 02:17 PM