Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey
Synopsis
A captivating documentary following a young polar bear venturing on his first solo journey across the Canadian Arctic during the summer thaw. As the ice disappears, he must adapt to a challenging landscape without the one thing polar bears depend on most: sea ice. With stunning cinematography and heartfelt narration, this film offers a rare glimpse into the resilience and struggle of polar bears facing a rapidly changing climate.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Robertson
- Original Score
- Darren Fung
- Original Title
- Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures Germany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Robertson
Darren Fung
Adam Ravetch
Sarah Robertson, Leanne Chisholm
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Robertson
Director
Sarah Robertson
Producer
Darren Fung
Original Music Composer
Adam Ravetch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey about?
A captivating documentary following a young polar bear venturing on his first solo journey across the Canadian Arctic during the summer thaw. As the ice disappears, he must adapt to a challenging landscape without the one thing polar bears depend on most: sea ice. With stunning cinematography and heartfelt narration, this film offers a rare glimpse into the resilience and struggle of polar bears facing a rapidly changing climate.
Who directed Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey?
Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey was directed by Sarah Robertson.
Who stars in Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey?
The principal cast of Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey includes David Suzuki.
When was Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey released and how long is it?
Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey was composed by Darren Fung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey?
Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).