Nanook of the North
Nanook of the North In 1922, Robert Flaherty released a classic ethnographic film entitled “Nanook of the North. ... My immediate reaction to Nanook of the North was the great cinematography. ... One scene which comes to mind was the shot of the blizzard conditions attacking Nanook and his family’s igloo. ... You see the struggles of Nanook and the hunters as they wrestle to bring in seal for food. ... One major problem with this film that cannot be overlooked is the actions of Nanook and family. ... ” Since Nanook of the North is classified as an ethnographic film it should follow this basic rule, but it doesn’t. ... Nanook was obviously affected by the camera, as he appeared to work at humoring the audience. ... Nanook of the North has been around for a long time.