In Great North, digitally remastered from the Large-Format film originally
presented in IMAX theaters, the rich culture of the Inuit people is depicted
through the eyes of a native man. "My name is Adamie Inukpuk," says the Inuit,
drinking from the glacial stream. "I have lived in this land for over 5,000
years."
Showcasing the Inuit lifestyle and long-standing tribal traditions, such as
fishing and hunting, he leads viewers on a mystical journey through beautiful,
snow-covered Arctic landscapes.
Celebrating Man, Animal and Landscape at the Top of the Globe
An
iceberg looms, huge and luminous. A river winds through a wide glacial valley,
surrounded by stark mountains. A rainbow arches over the rocky terrain - rumbling
with the rhythmic energy of a herd of migrating caribou.
Robert Flaherty's documentary "Nanook of the North", about the Inuit
people who lived off the frigid landscape of the Arctic, is a seminal work of
film history. In Great North, Adamie, the grandson of the legendary Nanook,
serves as narrator and guides us through the land, traditions and culture of
the Inuit. Inside their snow houses and tents, we watch the Inuit and Saami
elders passing on what they know to their children, making sure that their way
of life will remain eternal.
With breathtaking film footage, Great North shows us unique ways
of living that are perfectly adapted to extreme environments. Patience, a respect
for nature's lessons and the bonds of community are all necessary for survival.
Share the extraordinary plight of the people who have long lived in harmony
with the harsh elements of the Arctic.
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