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ΤΑΙΝΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ, ΜΙΚΡΗ ΛΕΣΧΗ (ΚΑΝΑΡΗ 1) - ΝΑΝΟΥΚ ΤΟΥ ΒΟΡΡΑ, Ο
The note refers initially to Flaherty’s predecessors, who are none other than the English filmmakers with a long tradition in travel documentaries, and then it mentions the following unique incident while shooting NANOOK OF THE NORTH: Flaherty, as an explorer of the Canadian North, in 1916 filmed a documentary for the Eskimos in Baffin Bay, using a BELL & HOWELL camera. Unfortunately, the negative was burned in a fire, and, as a result, he decided to repeat this venture; this time, however, he chose to present the Eskimos “exactly as they are”.
In the end, thanks to the financial support of the Revillon Brothers (French merchants), the creator managed to film this silent documentary on the everyday life of an the Eskimo, Nanook, and his family, staying with them for 15 months (1920-1). Unfortunately, Nanook himself didn’t have the chance to experience the warm acceptance of the documentary, as he died in the frozen waste soon after the completion of the filming.
Flaherty’s shots focusing on the unfolding of the everyday tasks of Nanook’s family in front of the camera, are supported by his great photographic talent and his passion for editing. As a result, the documentary was widely recognized and had a strong impact. Flaherty himself was honored by John Grierson and the celebrated Documentary Film School in England.
- Cinema ΤΑΙΝΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ, ΜΙΚΡΗ ΛΕΣΧΗ (ΚΑΝΑΡΗ 1)
- Pages 1
- Τόπος Έκδοσης ATHENS
- Language GREEK, MODERN (1453 - )
- Height 29,7 CM
- Width 21 CM
- Paper Type ΒΙΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΟ
- Status ΠΟΛΥ ΚΑΛΗ
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