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1000 A.D.: Evil in the form of an unknown shaman divides a small community of nomadic Inuit, upsetting its balance and spirit. Twenty years pass. Two brothers emerge to challenge the evil order: Amaqjuaq, the Strong One, and Atanarjuat, the Fast Runner. Atanarjuat wins the hand of the lovely Atuat away from the boastful son of the camp leader, Oki, who vows to get even. Oki ambushes the brothers in... See Full Description
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Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 52 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 7, 2002 (NY), June 21, 2002 (LA) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some sexuality/nudity and violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Lot 47 Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$3,786,801 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"The movie is slow, it's simple and it's subtitled. But I think I can guarantee it will stick with you." more...
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A- |
BBC, Tom Dawson
"...an impressively vivid and detailed depiction of a particular way of life..." more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...a landmark movie that becomes a priceless entryway into a distant land and its people..." more...
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A |
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