Nanook of the North Movie Review 1922

This landmark documentary, the first of its kind, is about an Eskimo and his family's struggle for survival in the Arctic wastelands. Flaherty's first full-length film, and a true pioneer in form as well as authentic cinema verite. Silent, with music soundtrack.

Distribution

Home Vision Cinema, c/o Image Entertainment, 20525 Nordhoff St., Ste. 200, Chatsworth, CA 91311, URL: http://www.homevision.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 70 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary Films, Classic Films, Eskimos, Arctic Regions, Silent Films

Director

Robert Flaherty

Music

Stanley Silverman

Producer

Robert Flaherty