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Under an Arctic Sky

2017 41m Documentary List
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Surfers travel to a remote corner of Iceland in the middle of the winter to find perfect waves. A few days in, the worst storm in decades comes through, turning their trip into a life-threatening situation.
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Eitan D During the 1st half of the movie i thought it was one of the more amazing movies i've ever seen, but then there was a very weak middle but the ending was very strong. A story about guys who really LOVE something and they go out to get it, the cinematography is stunning & the story is great too. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/10/20 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable documentary Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Super cool and entertaining. The soundtrack is also amazing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Love this documentary! It appeals to my inner Walter Mitty. The visuals were beautiful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Having been to Iceland twice, and as recent as this past summer, it is not surprising I would be intrigued to watch this film. The cinematography was fantastic. I have been all over Iceland except the West Fjords, so this was of particular interest to me. Also, I have never been there in the winter. The short time of 44 minutes is perfect as there really isn't much depth to this film other than some world-class surfer dudes chasing some very extreme waves at the end of the world. The director did a fine job in placing the surfing plot as a backdrop to the almighty landscape and spectacular Northern Lights. This snapshot of such beautiful and unspoilt geography may be enjoyed by all viewers, and there is no need to have an interest in surfing; which would be a bonus! If you are curious about Iceland or love the country as I do, this brief film is a must. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review bill t Not a bad short, certainly interesting for the subject matter.. Surfing in the middle of winter in Iceland! The filmmakers certainly get some nice shots in, but perhaps a better closing conclusion was needed instead of just them surfing. A reflection on the trip perhaps? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Surfers travel to a remote corner of Iceland in the middle of the winter to find perfect waves. A few days in, the worst storm in decades comes through, turning their trip into a life-threatening situation.
Director
Chris Burkard
Producer
Elliott Perrigo
Screenwriter
Chris Burkard, Ben Weiland
Production Co
Sweatpants Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 5, 2017
Runtime
41m
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