Directed by:
Nils GaupScreenplay:
Nils GaupCinematography:
Erling Thurmann-AndersenCast:
Svein Scharffenberg, Mikkel Gaup, Helgi Skúlason, Knut Walle, John Sigurd Kristensen, Sverre Porsanger, Per Mørk, Inger Elin Utsi, Nils Reidar Utsi (more)Plots(1)
The story is set in 10th-century Lapland. Teen-aged Mikkel Gaup, after watching his family being slaughtered by the bloodthirsty Tchude tribe, takes refuge in a small, peaceful village. He tries to warn the residents of the cruelties of the Tchudes; as a result, half the villagers take to the hills, while the other half elect to stay and stand their ground. The Tchudes make short work of the villagers, then take Gaup prisoner. He pretends to agree to lead the Tchudes towards the other villagers, but is able to turn the tables before it's too late. Inspired by an ancient legend, Pathfinder is filmed in near-documentary fashion, bringing the past so vividly alive that the audience is tempted to look over its shoulder to see if Tchudes are poised to attack in the lobby of the theatre. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Nils Gaup (Best Foreign Language Film)
European Film Awards
- 1988 - Helgi Skúlason (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1988 - Nils Gaup (Best Young Film)
Amanda Awards
- 1988 - Nils Gaup (Best Film)
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF)
- 1988 - Nils Gaup (Special Jury Prize)
Sitges Film Festival
- 1988 - Nils Gaup (Special Mention for Film)