Movie Description

Land of the Long Day

(1952)

Overview

This short documentary journeys to Baffin Island. For four months in the summer, the Arctic has continuous daylight. During this time, provisions must be made for the long dark winter ahead. Idlouk, an Inuit hunter, recounts his experiences living in this northern land, where he hunts seal, walrus, whales and polar bears, among other animals. His wife, children and elderly parents each have their own work to do in their unending struggle to survive in this harsh land.

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Original TitleLand of the Long Day

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1952-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 37m

Homepagehttps://nfb.ca/film/land_of_the_long_day

Production CompaniesONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary