Nanook of the North
Jun 11, 1922 | IMDB 7.1
79 min Watch NowDocumentary, Drama
This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.
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A Fish Out of Water
The Belle of New York
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Roadkill
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IMDB 7.8 | Mar , 1996
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IMDB 8.2 | Jun , 1960
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IMDB 7 | Oct , 1992
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IMDB 7.1 | Sep , 2006
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IMDB 7.2 | Feb , 1930
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IMDB 6.8 | May , 2003
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IMDB 6.3 | May , 1995
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1964
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IMDB 5 | Oct , 1919
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IMDB 5.3 | Apr , 1928
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IMDB 5.9 | Sep , 1927
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IMDB 6.5 | Feb , 1922
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IMDB 5 | Mar , 1919
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2011
Inuit traditional face tattoos have been forbidden for a century, and almost forgotten. Director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, together with long-time friend and activist Aaju Peter, is determined to uncover the mystery and meaning behind this beautiful ancient tradition. Together they embark on an adventure through Arctic communities, speaking with elders and recording the stories of a once popularized female artform. Central to the film is Arnaquq-Baril’s personal debate over whether or not to get tattood herself. With candour and humour, she welcomes us into her world, to experience firsthand the complex emotions that accompany her struggle. Past meets present in this intimate account of one woman’s journey towards self-empowerment and cultural understanding.Cree Code Talker
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2016
CREE CODE TALKER reveals the role of Canadian Cree code talker Charles 'Checker' Tomkins during the Second World War. Digging deep into the US archives it depicts the true story of Charles' involvement with the US Air Force and the development of the code talkers communication system, which was used to transmit crucial military communications, using the Cree language as a vital secret weapon in combat.Roadkill
IMDB 5.6 | Sep , 1989
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IMDB 7.5 | Nov , 1968
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2021
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