Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)

A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a full year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world, and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth.

Director:

Anthony Powell

Writer:

Simon Price (story editor)

Stars:

Anthony Powell, Genevieve Bachman, William Brotman

17 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Genevieve Bachman	...	Herself
William Brotman	...	Himself
Michael Christiansen	...	Himself
Tom Hamann	...	Himself
George Lampman	...	Himself
Peter Lund	...	Himself
Keri Nelson	...	Herself
Casey O'Brien	...	Himself
Anthony Powell	...	Himself
Christine Powell	...	Herself
David Prutsman	...	Himself
Josh Swanson	...	Himself
Andrew Velman	...	Himself

Storyline

This feature-length film reveals what it is like to live and work at the bottom of the planet, in Antarctica, for a full year. The story is not from the point of view of scientists, but of the people who spend the most time there; the everyday workers who keep the stations running in the harshest place on the planet. Filmed over 15 years by Frozen Planet photographer Anthony Powell, the film features a unique insiders point of view, with unparalleled access, and never before seen stunning footage of the deep Antarctic winters.

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Plot Keywords:

antarctica | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure | Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official Facebook

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 November 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Antarktika: Ein Jahr im Eis

Filming Locations:

Antarctica

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$32,238, 28 November 2014

Gross USA:

$287,761

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antzworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Car batteries were often used to keep cameras running in temperatures as low as -60c / -75f ambient.

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Quotes

Anthony Powell: There's a saying among the women of Antarctica, "The odds are good, but the goods are odd."

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Connections

Follows Frozen Planet (2011)

User Reviews

Beautiful, spellbinding, a real experience

Several years ago I watched Werner Herzog's documentary "Encounters at the End of the World", and I know that I would be interested in this movie.

It's hard to say this movie is better. They are both similar, but the photographer in "Antarctica: A Year on Ice" had the time to think and explore and set up shots that are just out of this world. I feel like I had the wonderful experience of living in Antarctica and for that I am thankful to this movie.

I won't go on at length, because this is a movie that has to be experienced. I sadly notice that some people have rated this low and it is hard to believe. Were they forced to watch it? I can't figure out why other than they are just not ready in a place to experience this idea.

This would be a little like going to another planet or living in a generation ship, isolated from humanity and yet maybe feeling your humanity so much the more.

Great movie ... 10/10.