Nuummioq

Nuummioq is a 2009 Greenlandic drama film directed by Otto Rosing and Torben Bech and produced by Mikisoq H. Lynge. Nuummioq means "a man from Nuuk" in the Greenlandic language. Nuummioq premiered in Nuuk on 31 October 2009.

Nuummioq
Theatrical poster
Directed byOtto Rosing
Torben Bech[1]
Produced byMikisoq H. Lynge[2]
Written byTorben Bech
Story byOtto Rosing[2]
StarringLars Rosing
Julie Berthelsen
Music byJan de Vroede[2]
Edited byHenrik Fleischer
Niels Ostenfeld[2]
Distributed byThe Works International[3]
Release date
  • October 31, 2009 (2009-10-31)[4]
Running time
95 minutes
CountryGreenland
Language

Plot

Malik, a 35-year-old construction worker from Nuuk discovers the love of his life at the time when he is diagnosed with cancer. He faces the choice of staying in Greenland with Nivi, the woman he has come to love − or leaving for Denmark in search of medical treatment.[3][5]

Production

Nuummioq is the first feature film produced entirely in Greenland.[3] Filming began on 4 August 2008 in the area around Nuuk.[6] The script was written by Torben Bech based on an original idea by Otto Rosing.

Torben Bech the screenwriter consulted the film in pre production and due to director Otto Rosings personal problems with depression Bech later assumed directorial duties and completed the film with producer Mikisoq H. Lynge. He is co-credited Director with Otto Rosing.[1]

The film was produced by Mikisoq H. Lynge of 3900 Pictures, sponsored by Royal Arctic Line, the state-owned, Greenlandic freight company.[3][6]

Cast

The film cast included professional and amateur actors from Greenland and Denmark:[2]

  • Lars Rosing as Malik
  • Julie Berthelsen as Nivi
  • Angunnguaq Larsen as Mikael
  • Maius Olsen as Sheep Farmer
  • Makka Kleist as Grandma
  • Amos Egede as Grandfather
  • Morten Rose as Carsten
  • Else Danis as Medical
  • Anja Jochimsen as Tourist
  • Ulrikka Holm as a Girl in bar
  • Maria P. Kjærulff as Nurse
  • Arnatsiaq Reimer Eriksen as Lilly
  • Sorya Paprajong as Waiter at a restaurant
  • Johannes Madsen, as a Woman in greenhouse
  • Karsten Sommer as Customer in greenhouse

Reception

Nuummioq premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival selected in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.[3][7] The reception of the film was positive, focusing on the moody atmosphere reminiscent of the works of Ingmar Bergman.[1][8]

It became the first Greenlandic film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film,[9] but it didn't make the final shortlist.[10]

See also

References
  1. McCarthy, Todd (23 January 2010). "Nuummioq". Variety. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  2. "Cast & Crew". 3900 Pictures, Official Website. Archived from the original on 11 November 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  3. Schultz-Lorsentzen, Christian (2010). "Acclaim to film pioneers". Suluk. Air Greenland. 4: 43.
  4. "Nu kommer Nuummioq til Grønland". Sermitsiaq (in Danish). 23 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  5. "First feature from Greenland". Danish Film Institute. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  6. ""Nuummioq" støttes af rederi". Sermitsiaq (in Danish). 5 August 2008. Archived from the original on 6 December 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  7. "Mikisoq Lynge & Otto Rosing". Suluk. Air Greenland. 2: 20. 2010.
  8. "Nuummioq triumferer i anmeldelse". Sermitsiaq (in Danish). 27 January 2010. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  9. "65 Countries Enter Race for 2010 Foreign Language Film Oscar". oscars.org. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
  10. "9 Foreign Language Films Continue to Oscar Race". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
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