Nanook Of The North, Robert Flaherty 1921 part 8/8

Criterion Edition. This is not the original print, some scenes have been left out. The score is also not the original, and was composed by Timothy Brook in 1998.

Nanook of the North was filmed from 1920-1921 in Port Harrison, Northern Quebec by Robert Joseph Flaherty. This was the first successful documentary ever made, and was a true benchmark for ethnographic film. Robert Flaherty brought and entirely unknown culture to the western world.

The Flaherty family lived in Port Arthur Ontario from 1901-1905, and one of my relatives by the name of Hans Haugen held a photograph album from Robert Flaherty. Hans Haugen owned the general store at Loon Lake, where the Flahertys had their summer home. I've obtained a photograph called "The Sharks at Loon" containing Robert J. Flaherty, his father Robert H. Flaherty, and a few prominent family members of Port Arthur at the time it was taken. The Flaherty Cabin still stands at Loon Lake, and their former home is located on Algoma Street in Thunder Bay.

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[pmoy61]

Wonderful documentary! I really learned a lot about how the Inuits lived and could survive in such an unforgiving and harsh environment. A big thank you for posting this!

[charged220]

@pmoy61 Your welcome! There is also a fascinating man behind the camera.

[TheElissaS]

Although this is astounding and I am so grateful that it be posted on You Tube, I believe some parts are missing. I saw it last winter in New York City on 3rd St. and Second Avenue. There was no soundtrack and it was just a projection screen with a few folding chairs. But I seem to remember some scenes that aren't here or, possibly, I missed them. The one scene that comes to mind is when Nanook pulls up to shore with his kyack and some 20 people climb out, including a dog (not a puppy).

[charged220]

@TheElissaS You are right. Some extra scenes have been left out intentionally by the Criterion theatre and producer. The original print had a longer opening, and possibly other scenes cut out as well. I will post some extra scenes that I found shortly and will notify you.

[camperkala]

i want them to let the dogs in the igloo :) also, how on earth did the cameraman get enough light to film in those igloos

[JuliendAnce]

That life wes pure hell !!! why didn't they go south to find better conditions ?

[shaolinswaggar]

@TheElissaS i think you might have missed it, its on part one but maybe the number of people shown is lower because he did edit it to make it seem as if the boat was packed

[frankfurtlounge]

wooooooooooooooooooooooow...am­azing

[1chutzpah1]

Amazing! Thank you for posting. The scene that TheElissaS is speaking of is in part one (maybe part two). The scene is there. Thanking you once again.