fm-n001-1922

Nanook of the North

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In 1920, explorer and filmmaker Robert Flaherty called upon his ten years of experience in the frigid, sub-zero Hudson Bay region of Canada to make a "photoplay" about life there. As his subject, he cast Eskimo hunter Nanook and a photogenic "family," personalities so real and vivid that no Hollywood screenwriter could possibly cinematography, Flaherty proceeded to film one stunning sequence after another of Nanook`s cold and primitive existence. The result is a documentary arresting in its immediacy, full of the stark action of the desperate hunts for food, and warmed by the inspiring efforts of a family who must fight together for survival. Nanook himself actually died of starvation only two years after shooting was completed, a fact that only strengthens the film`s extraodinary impact. With NANOOK OF THE NORTH, Robery Flaherty found the natural drama of real life, inspired by the presence of the camera, that documentarians have sough ever since. Though the director would continue to make "reality films" sensitively recealing for-away lands and peoples, NANOOK OF THE NORTH is still regarded as Flaherty`s masterpiece. Kino on Video is proud to present this timeless film in the orginial director`s cut, digitally mastered at visually correct speed from beautiful source materials, and dramatically enhanced with a new orchestral score by Timothy Brock. Also featured is an interview with Frances Flaherty, the director`s window and co-editor of the film. Notes: This film is belongs to the Film and Media Studies Department. . Director: Robert Flaherty. Actors: members of the Olympia Chamber Orchestra . Color. Country: USA. No Subtitles.