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For my current class, Project and Portfolio IV: Digital Cinematography, I had to view the film "Nanook of the North," a silent film documentary from 1922, and comment on what can be learned from this almost 100 year old film. I would agree with what Roger Ebert said in his review, in that the Nanook, is unforgettable. In spite of the fact this film is almost a 100 years old, Fred Armisen and Bill Hader spoofed it in a episode of “Documentary Now.” This shows how relevant this film is. What I think we can learn from this film is a well constructed character story will always be in style, no matter the year. This film opened showing us how Nanook’s life is similar to our own. He has a wife(s), children, and even a dog. He has a boat like we have cars, he has a house, and a job (hunting). Then the filmmaker shows us, how his life differs from our own, whilst introducing the conflict; keep moving and find food or else you’ll die. This conflict is engaging and keeps the audience hooked.
Reference:
"Documentary Now!" Kunuk Uncovered (TV Episode 2015). (n.d.). Retrieved October 02, 2017, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4823560/?ref_=ttep_ep2 Ebert, Roger. “Nanook of the North Movie Review (1922) | Roger Ebert.” RogerEbert.com, 25 Sept. 2005, www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great -movie-nanook-of-the-north-1922. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017. Flaherty, Robert J., director. Nanook of the North. 13 May 2013, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoUafjAH0cg. Accessed 2 Oct. 2017.
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