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

Anarctica: A Year On Ice

This film by Anthony Powell shows us what it is like to spend a year in Anarctica. The winters are killer! The temperature goes to -40 degrees and winds blow at 100 mph. The sun disappears for 4 months at McMurdo Station. This film is not about scientists. It is about the people who work at the base and keep it functional. We get inside their heads. There are folks who fell in love with the place and can't seem to get enough of it. There are others who wonder if they did the right thing by coming here. I actually found myself wanting to spend some time in Anarctica even while knowing it will never happen. The stars of the southern sky are compelling and, of course, everybody loves penguins!