Tuktu and the Trials of Strength (1967)
• January 1st, 1967 • 0h 14min
Documentary
Overview
In this short docu-fiction film, strong and hardy Inuit hunters demonstrate and test their strength in boxing, tug-of-war, and other strenuous activities. We see and hear the drum dance, a demonstration of Inuit poetry and rhythm.
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