Released Date:
2002-07-26
Languages:
Inuktitut
Countries:
Canada
Runtime:
172 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
7.5 (5388 Reviews)
Director:
Zacharias KunukPaul Apak Angilirq
Norman Cohn (additional writer)
Zacharias Kunuk (additional writer)
Herve Paniaq (additional writer)
Pauloosie Qulitalik (additional writer)
Centuries ago, in what would become the Canadian Arctic, Atuat is promised to the malevolent Oki, son of the leader of their tribe. But Atuat loves the good-natured Atanarjuat, who ultimately finds a way to marry her. Oki's sister, Puja also fancies Atanarjuat, and when she causes strife between him and his brother Amaqjuaq, Oki seizes the opportunity to wreak a terrible revenge on Atanarjuat.
Released Date:
2010-06-30
Languages:
Inuktitut, French, Latin, English
Countries:
Canada
Runtime:
102 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
7.5 (763 Reviews)
Director:
Benoèt PilonGenres:
DramaBernard èmond (screenwriter)
In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family.
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