About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
2002
Runtime
2h 52m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
78
Genre
Fantasy, Drama
Director
Language
IU
Budget
$1.9M
Cast
jealousy
sibling relationship
inuit
native american
arctic polar circle region
evil spirit
revenge
dog sled
igloo
based on myths, legends or folklore
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Questions about Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
How long is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner has a runtime of 2h 52m (2 hours and 52 minutes).
Who directed Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner was directed by Zacharias Kunuk and released in 2002.
What genre is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is a Fantasy, Drama film (2002).
Who stars in Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
The cast of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner includes Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Pakak Innuksuk.
What is the TMDB rating for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 78 votes.
