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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002)

6.920022h 52mIU
FantasyDrama

Directed by Zacharias Kunuk

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

2h 52m

Language

IU

Release

February 1, 2002

Director

Zacharias Kunuk

Official Trailer

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Overview

Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns to punch each other until one was unconscious, made love on ...

Cast

Natar Ungalaaq

Natar Ungalaaq

Atanarjuat

Sylvia Ivalu

Sylvia Ivalu

Atuat

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq

Oki

Lucy Tulugarjuk

Lucy Tulugarjuk

Puja

Pakak Innuksuk

Pakak Innuksuk

Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)

Madeline Ivalu

Madeline Ivalu

Panikpak

Pauloosie Qulitalik

Pauloosie Qulitalik

Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)

Eugene Ipkarnak

Eugene Ipkarnak

Sauri, the chief

Neeve Irngaut

Neeve Irngaut

Uluriaq

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Abraham Ulayuruluk

Tungajuaq

Apayata Kotierk

Apayata Kotierk

Kumaglak

Mary Qulitalik

Mary Qulitalik

Niriuniq

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns to punch each other until one was unconscious, made love on the way to the caribou hunt, ate walrus meat and lit their igloos with seal-oil lamps.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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