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Nanook of the North poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.5 / 100
1922·Documentary / Drama·1h 19m

NANOOK OF THE NORTH

“A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.”

This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.

Above the Line
Robert J. Flaherty·DirectorRobert Flaherty·WriterFrances H. Flaherty·IdeaRobert Flaherty·Director of PhotographyRobert Flaherty·Editor
Cast
Allakariallak·NanookAlice Nevalinga·Nanook's Wife - the Smiling OneCunayou·Cunayou - Nanook's DaughterAllegoo·Allegoo - Nanook's SonAllee·Allee - Nanook's Son
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Flaherty·Director
Writing· 2
Robert Flaherty·WriterFrances H. Flaherty·Idea
Camera· 1
Robert Flaherty·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Robert Flaherty·EditorCharles Gelb·Editor
Production· 3
Robert Flaherty·ProducerThierry Mallett·Executive ProducerJohn Révillon·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
85.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Nanook of the North's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#B48261
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Mood
Adventurous, Cultural, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a central image of a young person in a fur-lined hood, smiling, with a snarling wolf's head to their right. Above, two rectangular frames sh”

documentaryadventure
Key Elements
Dog SledDogsFur ClothingWolf
Atmosphere
Cold
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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