A Brief Analysis of Nanuke in the North

Nanuk's creation in the north is in two aspects. First, it uses a lot of paraphrases to record the living conditions of Eskimos, which may not be so true; Second, it uses rich and groundbreaking lens language to express what the creator wants to express.

Relocation has always been a controversial reason in Nanuk, North China. Whether it is to let Eskimos who are used to shotguns hunt with primitive tools again, or to forcibly cut off half of Iglu for shooting effect, it is the truth of sacrifice for shooting effect. In other words, this is a sacrifice in shooting techniques to make the film look more realistic. This is a topic that has been inconclusive for a hundred years, so we will not think about it. The lens language is the direction of our research.

The fixed lens seems to be a symbol of the times, but in Nanuk in the north, several moving lenses are also used well. In the scene of dogs biting each other, the camera repeatedly shakes from side to side, which better reflects the anxiety of the cashier Nuuk's family who are eager to hurry but delayed because of the approaching night.

Nanuk in the north is also good at using montage.

Before the family captured the walrus, the director used many sets of shots to create an atmosphere. Not only the walrus swimming posture, but also the image of Nanuk rowing at sea. The director accelerated the rhythm of the film through multiple angles and action shots. Although these switching and moving shots seem conservative today, they are still a great breakthrough in its background.

When Nanuke captured seals and cut seal meat, he cut into the lens of dogs, which not only showed the fierce image of dogs, but also showed that such a delicious meal was hard to come by. While reflecting the hardships of Eskimo life, it can also make the scene vivid, and this group of lenses has played a very good role.

Montage itself is a very subjective technique, even in documentaries, it is inevitable. And its subjectivity is also an important part of documentary.