Review of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002) by Arseniy V — 08 Sep 2007
If only the evil in our lives could be pinned down to one specific wicked spirit that makes specific children of a specific family do wicked things. If only we could simply chant, tusk-shake, forgive and ban ourselves away from this external source of evil that ruins it for everyone else. If only the formula were that simple.
It could well be a bias on my part, but I'll most always find films which refuse to recognize the stark contrasts of light and darkness inside each one of us, to be inherently inferior. This film is no exception.
That aspect of it aside however, I found it to be rather enjoyable: The Inuit way of life is in the filmmakers' bones and it shows. This innate knowledge illuminates the beauty contained within the film, much as the sun illuminates it's sparkling landscapes. The crafty cameramen place the viewer inside the action without drawing undue attention to their work. The actors are very well selected and each turns in an outstanding performance. All in all, worth a look-see.
This review of Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002) was written by Arseniy V on 08 Sep 2007.
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner has generally received very positive reviews.
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