The Prize of the Pole (2006)

THE PRIZE OF THE POLE The Prize of the Pole is a documentary dealing with three men and their life-long attempts to reconcile the opposing cultural ties within them. The story unfolds in ... See full summary »

Director:

Staffan Julén

Writer:

Staffan Julén

Stars:

Robert Peary

Cast

Credited cast:
Robert Peary	...	(archive footage)

Storyline

THE PRIZE OF THE POLE The Prize of the Pole is a documentary dealing with three men and their life-long attempts to reconcile the opposing cultural ties within them. The story unfolds in the tension between Robert E. Peary, the American who spent 23 years among the polar Eskimos in order to conquer the North Pole, and Minik, sole survivor of six Eskimos, which Peary in 1897 put on exhibit in New York. In the film's contemporary level, the young polar Eskimo Robert E. Peary II, a great-grandchild of the arctic explorer, goes on an expedition into his ancestor's history, which takes him from Greenland, to America. An amazing history unfolds which changes Robert's view of himself and his ancestors forever.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Denmark

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 2007 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Biegun: koszt dotarcia

Filming Locations:

Greenland

Box Office

Budget:

DKK 4,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eden Film, Haslund Film, Nimbus Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min 80 min (original)

Color:

Color

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