Land of the Long Day
During the short Arctic summer on Baffin Island, the native Inuit enjoys four months of continuous daylight. But it is no time for relaxation, for provision must be made for the long, cold winter night ahead. In this film Idlouk, an Inuit hunter, tells of his life in this northern land. We watch as he stalks the seal so vital to his existence, and as he and other hunters set out in kayaks to harpoon the white whale and the narwhal. At camp we meet his wife, children and aged parents, each of whom has work to do in the unceasing struggle for survival in this harsh land.
Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term. While the origin of the word is a matter of some contention, it is no longer used in Canada. The term was formally rejected by the Inuit Circumpolar Council in 1980 and has subsequently not been in use at the NFB for decades. This film is therefore a time-capsule of a bygone era, presented in its original version. The NFB apologizes for the offence caused.
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Land of the Long Day, Douglas Wilkinson, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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directorDouglas Wilkinson
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scriptDouglas Wilkinson
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producerMichael Spencer
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photographyJean Roy
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soundClarke Daprato
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editingVictor Jobin
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sound editingKenneth Heeley-Ray
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narratorJohn Drainie
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musicLouis Applebaum
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