Nanook of the North (1922)

Directors

Robert J. Flaherty

Cast

Allakariallak, Nyla, Cunayou, Allee, Allegoo

The story

thumb|left|Nyla, wife of Nanook thumb|left|Nanook (Allakariallak), 1920 The film follows the lives of an Inuk, Nanook, and his family as they travel, search for food, and trade in the Ungava Peninsula of northern Quebec, Canada. Nanook, his wife Nyla and their family are introduced as fearless heroes who endure rigors no other race could survive. The audience sees Nanook, often with his family, hunt a walrus, build an igloo, go about his day, and perform other tasks.

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