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Title:
Atanarjuat [DVD] = The fast runner
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[DVD] = Lot 47 Films ; Igloolik Isuma Productions presents a National Film Board of Canada co-production ; writer, Paul Apak Angilirq ; director, Zacharias Kunuk ; producers, Paul Apak Angilirq, Norman Cohn, Zacharias Kunuk.
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2003]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (161 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781404923034
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001.
Special features: theatrical trailers.
Abstract:
A small nomadic community is cursed by an unknown shaman. When Atanarjuat falls in love with a woman already promised to the son of the clan's leader, he has to fight for her. She is won by Atanarjuat and the leader plots to attack him in his sleep. Escaping, he sets off running across the ice, embarking on a harrowing adventure of survival in the brutal wilderness. He returns stronger and wiser to reclaim his life and stop the curse that has divided his people.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R; for some sexuality/nudity and violence.
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Additional Physical Form Available:
Also issued on VHS.
Variant Title:
Parallel title: Fast runner
Credits:
Cinematography, Norman Cohn ; editors, Zacharias Kunuk, Norman Cohn, Marie-Christine Sarda ; production design, James Ungalaaq ; costume designer, Atuat Akkitirq ; original music, Chris Crilly ; executive producer, Sally Bochner.
Performer:
Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter Henry Arnatsiaq, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Madeline Ivalu, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Eugene Ipkarnak, Pakak Innuksuk, Neeve Irngaut, Abraham Ulayuruluk, Apayata Kotierk, Mary Qulitalik, Luke Taqqaugag, Alex Uttak, Eric Nutarariaq, Stephen Qrunnut, Pipily Akkitirq, Mary Angutautuk, Charlie Qulitalik, Atuat Akkitiq.
Technical Details:
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby digital 5.1; widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1).
Language:
Inuktitut dialogue, English subtitles; closed-captioned.