
Centuries ago, in what would become the Canadian Arctic, Atuat is promised to the malevolent Oki, son of the leader of their tribe. But Atuat loves the good-natured Atanarjuat, who ultimately finds a way to marry her. Oki's sister, Puja also fancies Atanarjuat, and when she causes strife between him and his brother Amaqjuaq, Oki seizes the opportunity to wreak a terrible revenge on Atanarjuat.... (Full plot summary below)
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Centuries ago, in what would become the Canadian Arctic, Atuat is promised to the malevolent Oki, son of the leader of their tribe. But Atuat loves the good-natured Atanarjuat, who ultimately finds a way to marry her. Oki's sister, Puja also fancies Atanarjuat, and when she causes strife between him and his brother Amaqjuaq, Oki seizes the opportunity to wreak a terrible revenge on Atanarjuat.
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| Globe and MailRick GroenA damn fine and a truly distinctive and a deeply pertinent film. |
| VarietyLisa NesselsonThe first-ever screenplay written in the Inuit language, Inuktitut -- and the first time's a charm. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranNearly three hours long, and deliberately paced at that, this first feature ever in the Inuit language is a demanding experience. But the rewards for those who risk the journey are simply extraordinary. |
| TimeRichard CorlissIt is a ripping yarn and a spectacularly new and odd vision. |
| Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerSome may find it slow. I found it utterly spellbinding. |
| Village VoiceJ. HobermanSo elemental in its means yet so cosmic in its drama, it could herald a rebirth of cinema. |
| Film ThreatPatrick "Flick" HarrisonThis is quite possibly the best Canadian film of all time. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertAn experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment. |
| Portland OregonianShawn LevyOne of the most enthralling three hours you'll ever spend at the theater. |
| Milwaukee Journal SentinelDuane DudekLike the chilled breath of oral storytelling frozen onto film. |