ATANARJUAT THE FAST RUNNER

Zacharias KUNUK
  • 2001
  • Un Certain Regard
  • First film
Caméra d'or 2001

Evil in the form of an unknown shaman divides a small community of nomadic Inuit, upsetting its balance and spirit. Twenty years pass. Two brothers emerge to challenge the evil order: Amaqjuaq, the Strong One, and Atanarjuat, the Fast Runner. Atanarjuat wins the hand of the lovely Atuat away from the boastful son of the camp leader, Oki, who vows to get even. Oki ambushes the brothers in their sleep, killing Amaqjuaq, as Atanarjuat miraculously escapes running naked over the spring sea ice. But can he ever escape the cycle of vengeance left behind?

Directed by : Zacharias KUNUK
Country: Canada
Duration: 172

Contacts

Production

  • IGLOOLIK ISUMA PRODUCTIONS
    5960 Monkland #223 Montréal, Québec Canada H4A

    Canada

International sales

  • ISUMA DISTRIBUTING INTERNATIONAL