National Canadian Film Day: ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER
Schedule
Wed Apr 15 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:41 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Galaxy Cinemas Barrie | Barrie, ON
About this Event
ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER
CANADA | 2001 | 172 min | 14A
Directed by: Zacharias Kunuk
Cast: Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu
Language: Inuktitut with English subtitles
Drama
Based on an ancient Inuit legend, Atanarjuat is an epic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. The beautiful Atuat (Ivalu) has been promised to the short-fused Oki (Arnatsiaq), the son of the tribe’s leader. However, she loves the good-natured Atanarjuat (Ungalaaq), a fast runner and excellent hunter. When Atanarjuat is forced to battle the jealous Oki for Atuat’s hand, the events that follow determine not only his fate, but that of his people.
Atanarjuat won 26 awards, including eight Genies and the Caméra d’Or at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. In 2015, Atanarjuat was selected as TIFF’s number one Canadian film of all time. It is the 25th Anniversary for this film.
“I am not surprised that The Fast Runner has been a box office hit in its opening engagements. It is unlike anything most audiences will have ever seen, and yet it tells a universal story.” — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Details:
Event Schedule: Opening Remarks and Screening: 7:00 pm
FREE Screening. General Admission seating. Seats are not assigned or reserved, and are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early, as this is a free screening and space is limited.
ABOUT NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY
Presented by REEL CANADA
National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) is a massive, coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema!
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 is National Canadian Film Day. Join Reel Canada and the Barrie Film Festival for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner!
Watching a Canadian movie helps us understand the stories and lives of other Canadians, as well as our own. Watching a film together is like sharing a dream. And this year, we need to roll up our sleeves, link elbows, and dream together, more than ever. From theatres to classrooms, libraries to living rooms, Canadians everywhere will be watching, and you can be part of the celebration!
Where is it happening?
Galaxy Cinemas Barrie, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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