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Qaanaaq

April 12, 2012 0h 4m

Originally released in 2012. Qaanaaq is a documentary film. directed by Nicole Paglia. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

At the height of the Cold War, sixty-five indigenous Greenlandic families were forcibly relocated from their homes to make way for an American military base. More than fifty years later in Qaanaaq, the town created 100 kilometers away, filmmaker Nicole Paglia talks to some of the people who remember their old village, the homes, and the traditional lifestyle they were forced to abandon.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 0h 4m 4 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Greenland + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qaanaaq about?

At the height of the Cold War, sixty-five indigenous Greenlandic families were forcibly relocated from their homes to make way for an American military base. More than fifty years later in Qaanaaq,...

Who directed Qaanaaq?

Qaanaaq was directed by Nicole Paglia.

How long is Qaanaaq?

Qaanaaq has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).

When was Qaanaaq released?

Qaanaaq was released on April 12, 2012 in theaters.