directed by: Robert J. Flaherty, year: 1922
actors: Allakariallak (Nanook), Nyla

Nanook of the North is an early silent ethnographic documentary that follows Inuk hunter Nanook and his family in the Arctic as they hunt, build, and endure severe cold. Filmed by Robert J. Flaherty in remote northern environments, the film blends staged scenes with authentic daily life to offer a pioneering, cinematic glimpse into Inuit culture and survival, while also inviting discussion about representation in documentary filmmaking and the legacy of nonfiction cinema. Its influence on the language of documentary is widely studied.

Indigenous Rights, Documentary, Ethnographic, Silent Film, Arctic Life, Inuit Culture