Nanook of the North (1922): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Nanook of the North
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 1922
Duration: 79 min
Cast: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo, Allee

What Nanook of the North Is About

A year with an Inuit hunter and his family in northern Canada: hunting, fishing, building a snow house, and a visit to a trading post. The film is counted among the early, influential works of documentary, and most of its scenes are staged: the family was not a real family, the hunting methods were no longer in use at the time, and the snow house was built open at the top for filming. Those choices are cited as evidence that the form contained construction from the start. Robert Flaherty directed. It is silent. Before watching: treat it as an arranged narrative rather than a record. The animal hunting is also real and distressing.

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What is Nanook of the North about?

A year with an Inuit hunter and his family in northern Canada: hunting, fishing, building a snow house, and a visit to a trading post. The film is counted among the early, influential works of documentary, and most of its scenes are staged: the family was not a real family, the hunting methods were no longer in use at the time, and the snow house was built open at the top for filming.

Where can I watch Nanook of the North?

Nanook of the North is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, GuideDoc, Fandor Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Nanook of the North?

Nanook of the North runs for 79 minutes (1h 19m).

When did Nanook of the North come out?

Nanook of the North was released in 1922.

Who directed Nanook of the North?

Nanook of the North was directed by Robert Flaherty.

Who stars in Nanook of the North?

Nanook of the North stars Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo.

What is Nanook of the North's rating?

Nanook of the North holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.