The Mystery of Arqioq (2007)

The fate of the arctic expedition by German geologist Hans Krüger, his assistant Age Rose Bjare and their Greenland Inuk guide Arqioq, which vanished somewhere in the frozen wilderness to the west of Ellsmere and Axel Heiberg islands in 1930, has obsessed travelers in Canada's north for 70 years. Filmmakers Henry Naulaq and Ole Gjerstad discover a dramatic new twist to the story. Naulaq, behind and in front of the camera, sets out on a search that take us from Greenland to Alaska and southern Canada to discover the truth about Aqioq, uncovering clues to substantiate rumours that Arqioq survived the expedition and was around when the Americans built their military base in Thule 20 years

Director: Henry Naulaq, Ole Gjerstad
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
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Production: Piksuk Media
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français, Inuktitut
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry Naulaq, Ole Gjerstad
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mystery of Arqioq about?
The fate of the arctic expedition by German geologist Hans Krüger, his assistant Age Rose Bjare and their Greenland Inuk guide Arqioq, which vanished somewhere in the frozen wilderness to the west of Ellsmere and Axel Heiberg islands in 1930, has obsessed travelers in Canada's north for 70 years. Filmmakers Henry Naulaq and Ole Gjerstad discover a dramatic new twist to the story. Naulaq, behind and in front of the camera, sets out on a search that take us from Greenland to Alaska and southern Canada to discover the truth about Aqioq, uncovering clues to substantiate rumours that Arqioq survived the expedition and was around when the Americans built their military base in Thule 20 years
Who directed The Mystery of Arqioq?
The Mystery of Arqioq was directed by Henry Naulaq, Ole Gjerstad.
How long is The Mystery of Arqioq?
The Mystery of Arqioq has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The Mystery of Arqioq?
The Mystery of Arqioq is a Documentary film.
Where was The Mystery of Arqioq produced?
The Mystery of Arqioq was produced in Canada.