Movies and TvShows featuring "baffin-island" theme.

In 1952, a tubercular Inuk man from Nunavik is taken by force from his family and his land and transported to a sanitorium in Quebec City. Surprised by the white man's noncomprehension of the Inuit's social habits, the man's attitude varies by degrees, from outright hostility to cooperation. He is subjected not only to physical isolation but to cultural shock as well.

The climbing brothers Thomas and Alexander Huber (Germany) attempt to conquer free the infamous "Bavarian Direttissima" (upper tenth degree of difficulty) on the iconic Mt. Asgard on the Arctic Baffin Island (Canada). A 40 days expedition with polar bears, frostbite and climbing at the peril of their lifes.

1961. In Kapuivik, an Inuit man named Noah Piugattuk and his compatriots are visited by a white man who says they have to move to a reservation.

Attempt to make the first free climbing of the Mount Asgard.

The Asgard Project is a thrilling documentary that follows a team of climbers as they take on the challenging task of ascending a treacherous route on Baffin Island. With jaw-dropping footage and heart-pounding moments, this film showcases the determination and courage of these athletes in the face of extreme conditions and unforgiving landscapes. From the preparation and planning to the actual climb, viewers are taken on an epic journey filled with triumphs, setbacks, and unforgettable moments.

Most summer holidays don’t involve skiing hundreds of kilometres over a frozen fjord in the Arctic Circle, but adventurers Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry are not most people. On a romantic getaway with a difference, the duo set off on a 45-day expedition through the remote landscape of Baffin Island in Canada, in search of stunning cliffs to climb and unexplored rivers to white-water kayak.

Invisible is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the hidden dangers faced by Inuit communities in the Arctic. It sheds light on issues such as toxic chemicals, pollution, and the impact on food sources. The film also highlights the unique cultural practices of the Inuit people, including throat singing and their deep connection with nature. Through personal stories and scientific evidence, Invisible showcases the urgent need for action to protect these vulnerable communities.

Through interviews with Inuit across Nunavut, and documentation of a three-year community hearing process during the COVID pandemic, award-winning filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk explores what meaningful consultation in the 21st century means within the context of a large-scale mining expansion on Baffin Island.