Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Originally released in 2002. Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Zacharias Kunuk. With a runtime of 2h 52m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, and Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
Synopsis
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
Release Date
February 1, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 52m
172 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (75 votes)
Budget
$1.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
2.0x return
Language
IU
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Natar Ungalaaq
as Atanarjuat
Sylvia Ivalu
as Atuat
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
as Oki
Lucy Tulugarjuk
as Puja
Pakak Innuksuk
as Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)
Madeline Ivalu
as Panikpak
Pauloosie Qulitalik
as Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)
Eugene Ipkarnak
as Sauri, the chief
Neeve Irngaut
as Uluriaq
Abraham Ulayuruluk
as Tungajuaq
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IU
- Budget
- $1,934,000
- Revenue
- $3,786,801
Production Companies
- Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner about?
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 tim...
Who directed Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner was directed by Zacharias Kunuk.
How long is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner has a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes total).
When was Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner released?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner was released on February 1, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
The main cast of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner includes Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Pakak Innuksuk.