Picture of Light (1994)

A documentary of an expedition to Churchill, Manitoba to film the Northern Lights.

Director:

Peter Mettler

Stars:

Gavin Connor, Brian Ladoon, Don Lind

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Gavin Connor	...	Himself - Rifleman
Brian Ladoon	...	Himself - Dog trainer
Don Lind	...	Himself - Representative from space (as Dr. Don Lind)
Peter Mettler	...	Himself - Cinematography and Direction / Narrator
Kees Verspeek	...	Himself - Priest

Storyline

A documentary of an expedition to Churchill, Manitoba to film the Northern Lights.

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Plot Keywords:

northern lights | film crew | ice | motel | interview | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Canada Switzerland

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 December 1994 (Switzerland)

Also Known As:

Obraz swiatla

Filming Locations:

Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Andreas Zuest, Grimthorpe Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Himself - Representative from space: So what is this aurora that we talked about? Let me show you what an aurora looks like when viewed from space. And what you're looking at is, first of all, the moonlit clouds below us and a bright streak of light in the sky which is just one filament of this great circle that surrounds the south geomagnetic pole and then there's the mirror image of that in the Northern Hemisphere. And you're looking at the stream of particles that's streaming in from the magnetosphere that's actually exciting ...

User Reviews

Fascinating documentary

Definitely a must-see if you're interested in the Aurora Borealis phenomenon and enjoy unique documentaries. This film contains an interesting blend of quirky comedy, extraordinary cinematography and, of course, fascinating images of the northern lights. Peter Mettler and his crew examine northern culture and film the lights in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada while braving -30 degree temperatures!