(Zacharias Kunuk, Canada 2001, 172 min., DCP, Inuktitut with English subtitles)
Selected as the best Canadian film of all time by critics and filmmakers in 2015, this adventure epic adapts an Inuit legend to the big screen, earning the Camera d’Or at Cannes for the best first feature film. Taking place in the ancient northern Canada, Atanarjuat’s community is poisoned by a traveling shaman before he is even born, bringing hatred and jealousy. As a man, Atanarjuat (Natar Ungalaaq) competes for the hand of Atuat (Sylvia Ivalu) with his rival Oki (Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq). When he wins the right to marry Atuat, Atarnajuat becomes the target of reprisal, resulting in violence, supernatural visions, and revenge. The first feature-length film written and performed in Inuktitut, this 25th anniversary screening celebrates the growing reputation of this epic and important film.
DCP from Isuma Distribution
This screening is Free to All.
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