Lovers of the Arctic Circle
Los amantes del Círculo Polar
“Destiny cannot be denied.”
Synopsis
As young children, Otto and Ana become best friends, leading to the marriage of Ana's mother to Otto's father. When Otto and Ana become teenagers, they begin a sexual relationship, which they hide from their parents. The two fall deeply in love and seem destined to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their relationship is tested when Otto's mother dies and the two are separated.
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Los amantes del Círculo Polar (1998) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-21
Top Cast
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Najwa Nimri
Young Ana
Fele Martínez
Young Otto
Nancho Novo
Álvaro
Maru Valdivielso
Olga
Sara Valiente
Child Ana
Peru Medem
Child Otto
Kristel Díaz
Teenage Ana
Víctor Hugo Oliveira
Teenage Otto
Beate Jensen
Otto's Mother
Rosa Morales
Sofía
Pep Munné
Javier
Jaroslav Bielski
Álvaro Midelman
Joost Siedhoff
Otto
Petri Heino
Aki
Outi Alanen
Messenger
María Isasi
Saleswoman
Ángela Castilla
Homely Pension
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Medem
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Medem
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Los amantes del Círculo Polar
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Alicia Produce, Bailando En La Luna, Sogetel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Medem
Julio Medem
Alberto Iglesias
Gonzalo F. Berridi
Iván Aledo
Fernando Bovaira, Fernando de Garcillán, Txarly Llorente, Enrique López Lavigne
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Medem
Director
Julio Medem
Screenplay
Fernando Bovaira
Producer
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Gonzalo F. Berridi
Director of Photography
Iván Aledo
Editor
Estíbaliz Markiegi
Costume Design
Enrique López Lavigne
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers of the Arctic Circle
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What is Lovers of the Arctic Circle about?
As young children, Otto and Ana become best friends, leading to the marriage of Ana's mother to Otto's father. When Otto and Ana become teenagers, they begin a sexual relationship, which they hide from their parents. The two fall deeply in love and seem destined to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their relationship is tested when Otto's mother dies and the two are separated.
Who directed Lovers of the Arctic Circle?
Lovers of the Arctic Circle was directed by Julio Medem.
Who stars in Lovers of the Arctic Circle?
The principal cast of Lovers of the Arctic Circle includes Najwa Nimri, Fele Martínez, Nancho Novo, Maru Valdivielso, Sara Valiente.
When was Lovers of the Arctic Circle released and how long is it?
Lovers of the Arctic Circle was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Lovers of the Arctic Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovers of the Arctic Circle was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lovers of the Arctic Circle?
Lovers of the Arctic Circle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).