Based as Godthåb by Hans Egede (“The Apostle of Greenland”), Nuuk is Greenland’s capital and principal city centre. As extra Greenlanders change into interested in the capital’s financial and cultural alternatives the tempo of development is relentless. This progress is each thrilling and difficult. This brief movie gives some historic context in addition to an summary of the sights and sounds. A specific thanks goes out to Ejvind Elsner of Atlantic Music for his hospitality and perception.
In response to the numerous damaging feedback concerning the remark within the movie concerning the legacy of the missionary Hans Egede I wish to level out that this isn’t my private view – it’s the established Greenlandic view as expressed to guests of the Nationwide Museum.
From the Greenland Nationwide Museum & Archive web site:-
“The final 50 years have introduced new views on the importance of Hans Egede’s affect on Greenland. In 1971, Greenland’s 250th anniversary was celebrated in numerous methods, however largely expressed a really romantic notion of Hans Egede as a father-type determine to Greenland and the nation’s union with Christendom. Now in 2021, Hans Egede’s arrival is seen in a extra nuanced method. The main focus is on reconciling a sophisticated previous with the good thing about perspective and a extra considerate understanding of the enduring affect of Christianity on Greenlandic society and tradition. This contains altering political views which have in recent times shifted public expressions of the 1721 anniversary from jubilant affairs to extra respectful observances.”
Filmed September 2022
Jonathan Wheeler
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