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, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$287,761, 22 March 2015

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

Keri Nelson: I was actually on my knees, and I was crying. That's how beautiful it was to me.

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Connections

Follows Frozen Planet (2011)

User Reviews

Great place to find your Humanity

After watching Antarctica: A Year on Ice, you'll run out of superlatives to describe the experience, I still have a hard time explaining my experience over there due that people that have not been there can't really get it. But this Movie will give you a glimpse of the experience one have or will have if you get to be there.

But really How do you share your thoughts about a place which defies description? a place vital to our planet, but which the vast majority will never go there.

Why The title? After a few Combat tours one does lose some Humanity but working in Antarctica it help me deal wit the war demons. It was my experience but each person is different

Eventually I may go back wit my wife :D