On Thin Ice
Originally released in 2020. On Thin Ice is a documentary film. directed by Henry M. Mix. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Annette Gerhardt, Vladimir Romanovsky, and Jean-Michel Claverie
Synopsis
Climate change has reached the indigenous Nenets people in the north of Siberia. The nomads' herds of reindeer move on thin ice. The warming in the Russian Arctic is becoming dramatically visible. Huge craters open in the thawing permafrost and expose dangerous viruses and bacteria. Forest floors dry out and the taiga catches on fire. The pack ice off the coast is melting and depriving polar bears of their habitat so that they approach human settlements in their desperation. The changes in the nature of the Arctic Circle combine with the measurements of researchers and observations of the indigenous people to form a disturbing overall picture: In the Russian Arctic, Pandora's box has been opened! The film team had the chance to shoot in regions that were been restricted areas for decades. The documentary shows in impressive and depressing images already existing effects, phenomena and ominous interlinkages of global warming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Annette Gerhardt
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Vladimir Romanovsky
as Self - Interviewee
Jean-Michel Claverie
as Self - Interviewee
Alexander Volkovitsky
as Self - Interviewee
Tetsuya Hiyama
as Self - Interviewee
Maria Gavrilo
as Self - Interviewee
Egor Kirillin
as Self - Interviewee
Roman Petrov
as Self - Interviewee
Juri Shdanov
as Self - Interviewee
Leonid Serotetto
as Self - Interviewee
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Altayfilm
- MDR
- ARTE
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Thin Ice about?
Climate change has reached the indigenous Nenets people in the north of Siberia. The nomads' herds of reindeer move on thin ice. The warming in the Russian Arctic is becoming dramatically visible. ...
Who directed On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice was directed by Henry M. Mix.
How long is On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was On Thin Ice released?
On Thin Ice was released on September 9, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Thin Ice?
The main cast of On Thin Ice includes Annette Gerhardt, Vladimir Romanovsky, Jean-Michel Claverie, Alexander Volkovitsky, Tetsuya Hiyama.