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Zacharias Introduction to Journals of Knud Rassmussen - August 2016
In August 2016, The Journals of Knud Rassussen opened the Tillutarniit (pulses) film series in Montreal. Zach explains the motivations of making this film, details the historical context behind the story, as well as the research and filming process.
Curated by Stephen Agluvak Puskas and Isabella-Rose Weetaluktuk, Tillutarniit was a three-day film screening series of Inuit films shown outside Concordia University at the FOFA Gallery.
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Zacharias Introduction to Journals of Knud Rassmussen - August 2016
In August 2016, The Journals of Knud Rassussen opened the Tillutarniit (pulses) film series in Montreal. Zach explains the motivations of making this film, details the historical context behind the story, as well as the research and filming process.
Samueli Ammaq - Actor (Umik), Dog-wrangler
Can you tell me who you are? I am Samueli Ammaq. I live in Igloolik. Although I was born in Sangunaniq, I just say I’m from Igloolik. I am only recently of Igloolik, but I live here. What do you do in Iglulik? Are you a hunter?
Felix Lajeunesse - Camera Assistant
How did you get started in the film industry?
Lucy Tulugarjuk - Casting Director/Production Assistant
How long have you worked at Isuma? On and off for the past eight years. What drew you to work at Isuma?
Carol Kunuk - Script Supervisor/Production Assistant
What does your job entail? I'm working with JKR (The Journals of Knud Rasmussen). I‘m a script supervisor and a production assistant. How do you juggle both roles?
Michelline Ammaq - Costume Designer
My name is Michelline Ammaq. I’m the costume designer. I decide how the costume is going to be designed for the Igloolik cast. Are there differences between men and women’s costumes?
Louis Uttak - Canadian Art Director
I am Louis Uttak. I used to be known as Alianaikuluk. I bear my father's name. I was born in 1937. What is your job title? I am the Art Director, procuror of artifacts. Things I used to see in the past. Things like food, clothes, qulliit, igloos, many things. You've seen all those things?
Jens Jørn Spottag - Actor (Knud Rasmussen)
What do you think of Igloolik so far?
Kim Bodnia - Actor (Peter Freuchen)
How do you like Igloolik so far?
Pakak Innukshuk - Actor (Aua)
Who's your character and can you describe him? My character's name is Aua and he's a Shaman. How often do you rehearse? We rehearse five times a week, Monday to Friday. How do you feel about being a main charcter? I'm very happy because it depicts the old way of life.
Leah Angutimarik - Actor (Apak)
Can you describe the character you're playing? The name of my character is Apak. The father and the uncle are both Shamans and my character was also a Shaman but wasn't known to be one because she didn't show it. When did you start rehearsing? We started in the beginning of March, and we rehearse weekdays 9-5.
Nevee Uttak - Actor (Orulu)
Who's your character and can you describe her? My character's name is Urulu. I have read the script, but I'm still understanding my role. My character is a quiet person and she's also a Shaman. I'm doing a voiceover for the story that was either spoken or written for Knud Rasmussen.
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq - Actor (Natar)
Who is your character and can you describe him? I'm playing a character named Natar and he's very helpful to his parents. When did you start rehearsing? We started rehearsing in March and we practice from 9-5pm. How do you feel about being a main character?
Natar Ungalaaq - Actor (Nuqallaq)
What did you think of Atanarjuat’s success?
Abraham Ulayuruluk - Actor (Evaluarjuk)
Who's your character and how ofter do you rehearse? I'm playing Evaluarjuk and he's the oldest in the family. He's also a Shaman. When did you start and how often do you rehearse? I already signed a contract last fall to play Evaluarjuk. We started rehearsing in March.
Norman Cohn - Co-Writer, Producer, Director and Director of Photography
How important was Atanarjuat's success to you?
Zacharias Kunuk - Co-Writer, Producer and Director
How important was Atanarjuat’s success to you? I didn't expect that much success. It was the first feature film in Inuktitut, by Inuit, and I was just aiming to see what mistakes we would make and learn from them. Apparently we didn’t make any! How important is the community to make Isuma successful?