Saturday, October 12, 2013

Ice People (Home Use)



Wonderfully shot,
This is a beautifully shot film, a must see in high-definition. There is no over-dramatization or attempt to alter the reality of life of researchers in the world's toughest research facility--Antarctica. The serendipitous discovery of the fossil by the small team of researchers captured in the film is a bonus (it later made big news, which indicated that the Polar region was much warmer than previously thought) If you appreciate the artistry of good film-making, this one is not to be missed.

Gorgeous, meditative view of life in Antarctica
Beautifully shot documentary on the day-to-day life of a group of scientists in Antarctica. Very little in the way of narration, or an obvious organizing principal, this is more meditative, observational (and occasionally more meandering) than your usual documentary, But it somehow that style feels exactly right for the surrealistic majesty of the settings. Ms. Aghion is proving to be one of our more interesting and brave documentarians. (I'd urge those interested in documentaries to check out her series of 4 films about the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda).

Wonderful Exploration Film
I first watched this on Sundance Channel & knew I had to share this film with my friends that are science and exploration fans. The documentary leaves you with mixed emotions on what it must be like to stay for months in one of the most remote locations on Earth. It's an amazing journey with unexpected scientific discoveries.

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