Nanook of the North

1922 · directed by Robert Flaherty

Rating

84/100

Hit

yes

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.

Nanook of the North (1922), directed by Robert Flaherty, rates 84/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

More from Robert Flaherty

1. Man of Aran (1934) — 80/100 · hit
2. Louisiana Story (1948) — 68/100

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