Iceberg
“Don't die of ignorance.”
Synopsis
With its simple and iconic imagery this was public information film at its most sensational: expensive special effects and high-concept production design brought public information filmmaking into the realm of state-of-the-art corporate advertising. The film was the result of a £5 million cinema and television campaign aimed at combating the growing spread of HIV and AIDS. With restrictions around the overt promotion of condom use on television and a growing chorus of moral campaigners promulgating their own agenda, the straightforward and doom-laded approach was probably the only viable option for campaign mastermind Sammy Harari. But the result was a hard-hitting and memorable campaign which undoubtedly fulfilled its brief of pervading public consciousness. There are two versions; the one shown in cinemas did not feature John Hurt's famous voiceover.
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AIDS - Iceberg (1987, UK)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Original Title
- Iceberg
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
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Nicolas Roeg
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Nicolas Roeg
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iceberg
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What is Iceberg about?
With its simple and iconic imagery this was public information film at its most sensational: expensive special effects and high-concept production design brought public information filmmaking into the realm of state-of-the-art corporate advertising. The film was the result of a £5 million cinema and television campaign aimed at combating the growing spread of HIV and AIDS. With restrictions around the overt promotion of condom use on television and a growing chorus of moral campaigners promulgating their own agenda, the straightforward and doom-laded approach was probably the only viable option for campaign mastermind Sammy Harari. But the result was a hard-hitting and memorable campaign which undoubtedly fulfilled its brief of pervading public consciousness. There are two versions; the one shown in cinemas did not feature John Hurt's famous voiceover.
Who directed Iceberg?
Iceberg was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Iceberg?
The principal cast of Iceberg includes John Hurt.
When was Iceberg released and how long is it?
Iceberg was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1m.