The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (2006): Cast & Box Office
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen is a 2006 historical drama directed by Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn, starring Jens Jørn Spottag as Knud Rasmussen, Kim Bodnia and Jakob Cedergren. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $209,478 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Directors
- Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn
- Original language
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Inuktitut - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Journals of Knud Rasmussen About?
The premise of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen without spoilers.
Drawing on Knud Rasmussen’s 1922 “Great Sled Journey” journal, the film follows the Inuit perspective across Arctic Canada, depicting their traditional beliefs and way of life. It centers on the last great Inuit shaman and his spirited daughter as the shaman grapples with the spread of Christianity among Greenland’s Inuit.
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- shaman
- inuit
- snow
- explorer
- religion
- shamanism
- hymn
- amulet
- igloo
- spirit
- superstition
- drum
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- storyteller
- children
- gramophone
- inter cultural
- greenlander
- tundra
- legend
- ice
- sled
- husky dog
- map
- dancing
- throat singing
- native american
- breasts
- custom
- canada
- nudity
- sex
- voice over
- tradition
- arctic
- 1910s
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen Cast & Characters
Jens Jørn Spottag leads the cast as Knud Rasmussen, with Kim Bodnia as Peter Freuchen and Jakob Cedergren as Therkel Mathiassen. Directed by Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Zacharias Kunuk - Co-director Norman Cohn
- Jens Jørn Spottag as Knud Rasmussen
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Kim Bodnia as Peter Freuchen -
Jakob Cedergren as Therkel Mathiassen -
Natar Ungalaaq as Nuqallaq
Also Starring in The Journals of Knud Rasmussen
· 10 more- Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq Natar
- Pakak Innuksuk Aua
- Samueli Ammaq Umik
- Apayata Kotierk Anguillianuk
- Leah Angutimarik Apak
- Neeve Irngaut Orulu
- Catherine Alaralak Kigutikaajuk
- Abraham Ulayuruluk Evaluarjuk
- Tommy Uttak Taparte
- Cora Akkitirq Spirit
More from Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn
More films directed by Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn, best-rated first: Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, The Shaman’s Apprentice, One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk and Searchers.
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen Box Office
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen grossed $209,478 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$209.5K
- US & Canada
- $209.5K
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen.
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Le journal de Knud Rasmussen” and “库纳德·拉斯穆森的旅行日志”.
- Also known as
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- Le journal de Knud Rasmussen
- 库纳德·拉斯穆森的旅行日志
- 拉斯穆森的札記
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Polar Year, Amundsen: The Greatest Expedition and Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner.
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Journals of Knud Rasmussen?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Journals of Knud Rasmussen released?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen was released on March 11, 2006.
Who directed The Journals of Knud Rasmussen?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen was directed by Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn.
More films by Zacharias Kunuk Who is in the cast of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen stars Jens Jørn Spottag as Knud Rasmussen, Kim Bodnia as Peter Freuchen and Jakob Cedergren as Therkel Mathiassen, among 14 credited actors.
How much did The Journals of Knud Rasmussen make at the box office?
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen grossed $209,478 worldwide.
Does The Journals of Knud Rasmussen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Journals of Knud Rasmussen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Journals of Knud Rasmussen in?
The original language of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen is Inuktitut.
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