On the Trail of the Far Fur Country (2014)

In 1919, a film crew set out on an epic journey across Canada's North. Over the course of six months, their expedition traveled by icebreaker, canoe, and dog sled, capturing the Canadian fur trade in a silent feature documentary. The Romance of the Far Fur Country was released in 1920, two years before the legendary film Nanook of the North. Rediscovering the documentary in a British archive, another film crew begins a journey to resurrect the lost film, taking it to the communities where the film was originally shot. Images come to life; people recognize faces, landscapes, and lost traditions.

Director: Kevin Nikkel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Trail of the Far Fur Country about?
In 1919, a film crew set out on an epic journey across Canada's North. Over the course of six months, their expedition traveled by icebreaker, canoe, and dog sled, capturing the Canadian fur trade in a silent feature documentary. The Romance of the Far Fur Country was released in 1920, two years before the legendary film Nanook of the North. Rediscovering the documentary in a British archive, another film crew begins a journey to resurrect the lost film, taking it to the communities where the film was originally shot. Images come to life; people recognize faces, landscapes, and lost traditions.
Who directed On the Trail of the Far Fur Country?
On the Trail of the Far Fur Country was directed by Kevin Nikkel.
How long is On the Trail of the Far Fur Country?
On the Trail of the Far Fur Country has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is On the Trail of the Far Fur Country?
On the Trail of the Far Fur Country is a Documentary film.