Nuummioq
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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.
. 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.
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.
The film was produced by Mikisoq H. Lynge of 3900 Pictures, sponsored by Royal Arctic Line
, the state-owned, Greenlandic freight company. The films entire 5 million Danish krone
(DKK) budget was funded in Greenland only, by state grants and local funding.
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selected in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The reception of the film was positive, focusing on the moody atmosphere reminiscent of the works of Ingmar Bergman
.
It became the first Greenlandic film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
, but it didn't make the final shortlist.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Otto Rosing
Otto Rosing
Otto Rosing is a Greenlandic/Danish film director. Grew up in Ilulissat, Greenland and later resided in Greenland's capital Nuuk. He now lives and works in Copenhagen, Denmark. In collaboration with film producer Mikisoq H. Lynge, Otto Rosing and Torben Bech directed Greenland's first...
and Torben Bech and produced by Mikisoq H. Lynge. Nuummioq means "a man from Nuuk
Nuuk
Nuuk, is the capital of Greenland, the northernmost capital in North America and the largest city in Greenland. Located in the Nuup Kangerlua fjord, the city lies on the eastern shore of the Labrador Sea and on the west coast of Sermersooq. Nuuk is the largest cultural and economic center in...
" in the Greenlandic language. Nuummioq premiered in Nuuk on 31 October 2009.
Synopsis
Malik, a 35 year old construction worker from Nuuk discovers the love of his life at the time when he is diagnosed with cancerCancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
. He faces the choice of staying in Greenland with Nivi, the woman he has come to love − or leaving for Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
in search of medical treatment.
Production
Nuummioq is the first feature film produced entirely in Greenland. Filming began on 4 August 2008 in the area around Nuuk. 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
Depression (mood)
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless...
Bech later assumed directorial duties and completed the film with producer Mikisoq H. Lynge. He is co-credited Director with Otto Rosing.
The film was produced by Mikisoq H. Lynge of 3900 Pictures, sponsored by Royal Arctic Line
Royal Arctic Line
Royal Arctic Line A/S or Royal Arctic is a freight company in Greenland, formed in 1992 and headquartered in Nuuk. It has 650 employees and is owned by the Government of Greenland...
, the state-owned, Greenlandic freight company. The films entire 5 million Danish krone
Danish krone
The krone is the official currency of the Kingdom of Denmark consisting of Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. It is subdivided into 100 øre...
(DKK) budget was funded in Greenland only, by state grants and local funding.
Cast
The film cast included professional and amateur actors from Greenland and DenmarkDenmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
:
- Lars RosingLars RosingLars Rosing is a Danish-Greenlandic actor. Brother of film director Otto Rosing. Born in Maniitsoq, a town in western Greenland, he grew up in Ilulissat, a larger town further north. Rosing later resided in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland....
as Malik - Julie BerthelsenJulie BerthelsenJulie Ivalo Broberg Berthelsen is a Greenlandic singer and songwriter. She is known largely for her success on the TV series Popstars. Although she finished in second place, she has become more popular and successful than the first place winner...
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 FestivalSundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
selected in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The reception of the film was positive, focusing on the moody atmosphere reminiscent of the works of Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish director, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Described by Woody Allen as "probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera", he is recognized as one of the most accomplished and...
.
It became the first Greenlandic film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is one of the Academy Awards of Merit, popularly known as the Oscars, handed out annually by the U.S.-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
, but it didn't make the final shortlist.