The Fast Runner: Atanarjuat
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- Synopsis
- Atanarjuat the Fast Runner is the first feature film in the Inuktitut language, spoken by the Inuit tribes of northern Canada. The film, based on an ancient Inuit legend, is set at the dawn of the millennium....
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- Starring
- Natar Ungalaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter Arnatsiaq, Pakkak Innukshuk
- Director(s)
- Zacharias Kunuk
- Distributor(s)
- Lot 47
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 161 min.
Critic Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
An experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment.Read the full review
The New York Times | Dana StevensAdd Critic to Favorites
Not merely an interesting document from a far-off place; it is a masterpiece.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
Nearly three hours long, and deliberately paced at that, this first feature ever in the Inuit language is a demanding experience. But the rewards for those who risk the journey are simply extraordinary.Read the full review
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