Search - The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) on DVD

Inuit cinema

The Institute | 04/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A very good and interesting film made by the Inuit that deserves to be more well known. The film is well acted, directed and filmed and it is a terrific introduction to Inuit life, culture, and geography."

Epic big screen film

Scott Weinstein | Maryland | 05/23/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) is one of the greatest movies made. Period. Yet it is a shame that such a gem is a victim of cultural and corporate marginalization. It's a small budget film from the edges of Canadian cinema. There are no white actors in Atanarjuat, so cultural racism is also a reason few have seen it. I was lucky enough to see it in a theatre when it first came out - it played for a few weeks at one or two cinemas in Montreal where I live, then disappeared. Some films must be seen in a theatre with a big screen and full sound system - films that have great visuals and sound. This is one.



Antanarjuat has all the features of a great movie: transcendental script of the human condition employing novelty, humor, morality and tragedy; fantastic cinematography of the Artic; terrific acting; absorbing characters; and creative sound. I still remember the breathing of the naked runner in the frozen snow.



If you see Antanarjuat on a dvd, use a big screen and crank up the sound. Enjoy."

Atanarjuat

Sandra Barber | Australia | 01/24/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

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I found this Movie to be slow but a beautiful story of culture and survival, moral values.

this movie gives you an insight into the ways of old when there were no luxuries like a knife or a plate or shops to go and purchase your clothes.

it also takes you to a place where families had strong connections and people had specific jobs.

this movie also show the consequence of family betrayal and deceit."