Arctic Drift
"The Largest Arctic Expedition of All Time"
Originally released in 2020. Arctic Drift is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Philipp Griess. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stephan Schad, Markus Rex, and Stefan Schwarze
Synopsis
It's the largest Arctic expedition of all time. In September 2019 the German icebreaker "Polarstern" is on its way to the North Pole. The best scientists of their generation are on board. Their job are to collect data about the ocean, ice, atmosphere and life. The mission is to understand climate change, because the changes in the Arctic have an impact far beyond the region. The documentary provides spectacular close-ups of the MOSAiC expedition under the direction of the Alfred Wegener Institute together with the Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and shows the world of the Arctic during the polar night, from which hardly any data and images existed until now. A scientific, logistical and also human adventure of a community of researchers and crew members who let themselves be frozen with the ship for a year in the ice desert near the North Pole in order to use the natural drift of the ice, captured for the audience in impressive images.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephan Schad
as Self -Narrator (voice)
Markus Rex
as Self - Interviewee
Stefan Schwarze
as Self - Interviewee
Matthew Shupe
as Self - Interviewee
Robert Hausen
as Self - Interviewee
Harold Jager
as Self - Interviewee
Janin Schaffer
as Self - Interviewee
Stefanie Arndt
as Self - Interviewee
Ellen Damm
as Self - Interviewee
Allison Fong
as Self - Interviewee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- RBB
- NDR
- HR
- UFA Show & Factual
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arctic Drift about?
It's the largest Arctic expedition of all time. In September 2019 the German icebreaker "Polarstern" is on its way to the North Pole. The best scientists of their generation are on board. Their job...
Who directed Arctic Drift?
Arctic Drift was directed by Philipp Griess.
How long is Arctic Drift?
Arctic Drift has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Arctic Drift released?
Arctic Drift was released on November 16, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arctic Drift?
The main cast of Arctic Drift includes Stephan Schad, Markus Rex, Stefan Schwarze, Matthew Shupe, Robert Hausen.