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Ice People

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Antarctic researchers make a significant discovery about climate change.

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Nathan Lee New York Times 05/01/2009
3/5
The film's hesitation, lack of rhetorical inflation and commitment to humble observation generate a tough poetry. Ice People sticks in the mind. Go to Full Review Andrew Grant Time Out 05/01/2009
4/6
With its lack of narration and subjective distance, the film is a uniquely meditative, psychological portrait of individuals who approach scientific exploration with the passion and fervor of artists. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety 04/29/2009
In this painstaking, body-numbing work, finding one perfect leaf fossil is a palpable thrill. Go to Full Review Matthew Nestel Boxoffice Magazine 05/01/2009
3/5
The payoff is relative and internal. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 04/30/2009
7.85/10
An intriguing, focused and often captivating documentary filled with stunningly beautiful cinematography of the Antarctic landscape. Go to Full Review Brian Miller Seattle Weekly 04/29/2009
Global warming is the subtext, I suppose, but Anne Aghion's film is really about the gritty, quotidian nature of science. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/13/2011 Documentary about scientist in Antarctica. See more Read all reviews
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Anne Aghion

Director

Anne Aghion

Writer

Anne Aghion

Producer

Benoit Gryspeerdt

Producer

Sylvestre Guidi

Cinematographer

Nadia Ben Rachid

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Movie Info

Synopsis Antarctic researchers make a significant discovery about climate change.
Director
Anne Aghion
Producer
Anne Aghion, Benoit Gryspeerdt
Screenwriter
Anne Aghion
Production Co
Dry Valleys Productions, Gacaca Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 10, 2009
Runtime
1h 17m