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Antarctica: A Year on Ice

2013, Documentary, 1h 31m

30 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Explorers spend a year in the southern-most continent.
  • Rating:
    PG (Language|Mild Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Anthony Powell
  • Producer:
    Anthony Powell
  • Writer:
    Anthony Powell, Simon Price
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $242.2K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Music Box Films

Cast & Crew

Genevieve Bachman
Genevieve Bachman
Self
William Brotman
William Brotman
Self
Michael Christiansen
Michael Christiansen
Self
Tom Hamann
Tom Hamann
Self
George Lampman
George Lampman
Self
Peter Lund
Peter Lund
Self
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell
Self
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell
Director
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell
Screenwriter
Simon Price
Simon Price
Screenwriter
Anthony Biello
Anthony Biello
Executive Producer
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell
Producer
David Donaldson
David Donaldson
Original Music
Plan 9
Plan 9
Original Music
Steve Roche
Steve Roche
Original Music
Janet Roddick
Janet Roddick
Original Music
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell
Cinematographer
Simon Price
Simon Price
Film Editing
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Audience Reviews for Antarctica: A Year on Ice

  • Apr 22, 2015
    A very interesting look at the life of those who choose to work in Antarctica. This features some stunning visuals but also has an engaging and thought provoking side too due to the isolation involved.
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