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Ice People |  | Director: Anne Aghion
Actors: Allan A. Ashworth, Adam R. Lewis, Andrew Podoll, Kelly Gorz
Studio: Passion River
Category: DVD
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Rating:  6 reviews
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 77 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: RPNDPR947D
UPC: 898681001405
EAN: 0898681001405
ASIN: B001LDI56G
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 17, 2009
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Product Description
Unique in the genre of exploration and adventure films, ICE PEOPLE takes you on one of the earth's most seductive journeys-Antarctica. Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Anne Aghion spent four months "on the ice" with modern-day polar explorers, finding out what drives this dedicated pursuit of science, capturing the true experience of living and working in this extreme environment, and witnessing one of the most significant discoveries about climate change in recent Antarctic science. The most authentic film about life on the ice since the trailblazing expeditions chronicled nearly a century ago, ICE PEOPLE conveys the vast beauty, the claustrophobia, the excitement and the stillness of an experience set to nature's rhythm.
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 Gorgeous, meditative view of life in Antarctica May 24, 2010
K. Gordon
Beautifully shot documentary on the day-to-day life of a group of scientists in Antarctica. Very little in the way of narration, or an obvious organizing principal, this is more meditative, observational (and occasionally more meandering) than your usual documentary, But it somehow that style feels exactly right for the surrealistic majesty of the settings. Ms. Aghion is proving to be one of our more interesting and brave documentarians. (I'd urge those interested in documentaries to check out her series of 4 films about the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda).
 Wonderful Exploration Film November 7, 2009
Dr. P L Barsanti (New Jersey)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I first watched this on Sundance Channel & knew I had to share this film with my friends that are science and exploration fans. The documentary leaves you with mixed emotions on what it must be like to stay for months in one of the most remote locations on Earth. It's an amazing journey with unexpected scientific discoveries.
the authentic experience of researchers in antarctica July 1, 2009
K. Frazier
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an amazing look at the people who inhabit Antarctica today. These are modern day explorers venturing deep into the interior to conduct climate research, and also the men and women who keep McMurdo Base running. An up close and intimate look at living and working in Antarctica. No penguins. Beautiful cinematography. Really amazing views that I have never scene before. Definitely worth the watch.
Wonderfully shot, June 23, 2009
John Chang (Los Angeles, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a beautifully shot film, a must see in high-definition. There is no over-dramatization or attempt to alter the reality of life of researchers in the world's toughest research facility--Antarctica. The serendipitous discovery of the fossil by the small team of researchers captured in the film is a bonus (it later made big news, which indicated that the Polar region was much warmer than previously thought) If you appreciate the artistry of good film-making, this one is not to be missed.
Reply to Mr. Vanderveen's review March 5, 2009
Sharon (New York, NY USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
In Mr. Vanderveen's review, he complains that some of the conversations in ICE PEOPLE were staged, and that the filmmaker, Anne Aghion, had a particular point of view about those conversations. As a representative of the film, I would like to clarify that ICE PEOPLE is an experiential film--it's meant to give you the feeling of what it's really like to be working in science in the world's most remote and extreme environment. As such, it would have defeated the director's own intention, as well as that of the scientists, students and support staff who participated, to have staged any of the conversations between people appearing in this film. I'm sorry Mr. Vanderveen didn't enjoy the movie, but I wanted to make sure that the facts were correctly presented. (By the way, take a look at the ICE PEOPLE website for a slew of wonderful reviews from scientists, movie critics, students etc.)
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