NANOOK OF THE NORTH (1922)

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Based on the expeditions of Robert Flaherty to Northern Ungava, the film follows the journey of Nanook, a "gentle, brave and simple Eskimo", and his band of travellers as they struggle against the harsh forces of nature on the eternal quest for food. This remarkable documentary captures a unique insight into the spirit and culture of the Inuit people and their everyday struggle to survive against the odds.