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The Call of the Far North
The Call of the Far North

The Call of the Far North

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Following in the footsteps of US writer Jack London, philosopher Philippe Simay travels through the inhospitable lands of the Canadian Far North.

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

53 mins

Rating

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Release Date

22 February 2021

Country

France

Cast

Philippe Simay

Philippe Simay

Self

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