
A real adventure film - but in a very modern sense. On a three-mast schooner aboard with artists, scientists and ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus, we set off towards the end of the world: in this case, the rapidly melting ice massifs in North-East Greenland. An epic journey where the brave sailors get acquainted with imaginary tent pitches, polar bear nightmares and entirely new species. But in their encounter with the new, unknown parts of our world, the crew - which ran... (Full plot summary below)
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A real adventure film - but in a very modern sense. On a three-mast schooner aboard with artists, scientists and ambitions worthy of Noah or Columbus, we set off towards the end of the world: in this case, the rapidly melting ice massifs in North-East Greenland. An epic journey where the brave sailors get acquainted with imaginary tent pitches, polar bear nightmares and entirely new species. But in their encounter with the new, unknown parts of our world, the crew - which ranges from the artists Tal R and Daniel Richter to the geologist Minik Rosing - addresses a number of questions of a fundamental, existential nature. Curiosity, great pathos and a liberating splash of humor come together in a film that is superbly orchestrated by the cinematic talent Daniel Dencik, who in one iconic image after another seduces us both far beyond and deep into the historical footnote that is humanity. A film that is both conceived and brought into life on a large scale, just like an old childhood dream realized in adult company.
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| Chicago ReaderJ. R. JonesIn practice that means a lot of disconnected musing about the perilous state of the planet and the Darwinian aspect of climate change, the discourse rendered trivial by the staggering landscapes. |
| NonficsDaniel WalberEqually contemplative and tumultuous, 'Expedition to the End of the World' is a beautifully shot and thoughtfully constructed journey up to Greenland and into a post climate change future. |
| Boston GlobeTom RussoIt might not be quite the "adventure film" that the press materials promise, but it's a diverting enough variation on familiar environmental-crisis studies. |
| The Film StageJohn FinkThe reassuring note that comes at the end of the journey isn't quite its thesis and, like the film, offers up no easy answers in spite of its search. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin CliffordMan is changing the environment far faster than we can cope with it and our intrepid explorers bring that point to home with a clear note of urgency. |
| Toronto StarBruce DeMaraThe cinematography is invariably stunning, featuring lovely scenes of wildlife and lichen-encrusted landscapes. That alone makes it worth going along for the ride. |
| User ReviewDennis MThe ending was was a bit short. Up to that point though you felt engrossed in the surreal surrounding they put themselves into. Almost to a dark point where the frailty of life was at it's peak. What a great adventure these men took. This had a frontier feel you don't see much in the modern age. Man has much more to explore. |
| User ReviewScott MPretty good nature footage. Style seems influenced a bit by herzog's documentraies, it aims for a meditative quality. |
| User ReviewRichard GBeautiful scenery, disjointed musings. Not worth the time |
| User ReviewBrandon PI thought this would be different -- some cool images but the discussions and concerns seemed shallow, and the danger of going insane in this landscape did not strike me as a real one. |