Race for the Arctic
La Fonte des frontières
Synopsis
The Arctic is melting. Fast. There is a scramble by Russia, China, the US, Canada and the EU to secure the region’s natural resources and control the Arctic’s sea lanes. The sooner the Arctic melts, the more dangerous the fight for its control will be. Even Greenland is suddenly up for grabs, if the new US president gets his way. To find out how soon we will have an ice free Arctic, the American ice breaker USCGC Healy is on a scientific mission to the Extreme North. So who is leading the race for control of the Arctic? And what will the Healy discover in its historic mission to the Arctic Ocean?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Craig Lee
Self - Interviewee
Jeremy Wilkinson
Self - Interviewee
Whitney Lackenbauer
Self - Interviewee
Thomas Dans
Self - Interviewee
Andrea Charron
Self - Interviewee
Anu Fredrikson
Self - Interviewee
Pavel Devjatkin
Self - Interviewee
Michele Schallip
Self - Interviewee
Michael Martini
Self - Interviewee
Zane Miagany
Self - Interviewee
Erin Asher
Self - Interviewee
Jens-Frederik Nielsen
Self - Interviewee
Britney Fajardo
Self
Ryan Taylor
Self
Múte B. Egede
Self (archive footage)
Sara Olsvig
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
JD Vance
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penelope Laurence
- Screenplay & Story
- Penelope Laurence
- Original Title
- La Fonte des frontières
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Magasin Général, GTV Docs, WDR, Société Radio-Canada, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada, Quebec Film and Television Tax Credit, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penelope Laurence
Penelope Laurence
Dylan Page
Jose Enrique Hernandez Careaga
Patrick Fauquembergue, Philippe Chabot, Daniel Morin
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope Laurence
Director
Penelope Laurence
Writer
Patrick Fauquembergue
Producer
Philippe Chabot
Producer
Daniel Morin
Producer
Dylan Page
Director of Photography
Jose Enrique Hernandez Careaga
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Race for the Arctic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Race for the Arctic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Race for the Arctic about?
The Arctic is melting. Fast. There is a scramble by Russia, China, the US, Canada and the EU to secure the region’s natural resources and control the Arctic’s sea lanes. The sooner the Arctic melts, the more dangerous the fight for its control will be. Even Greenland is suddenly up for grabs, if the new US president gets his way. To find out how soon we will have an ice free Arctic, the American ice breaker USCGC Healy is on a scientific mission to the Extreme North. So who is leading the race for control of the Arctic? And what will the Healy discover in its historic mission to the Arctic Ocean?
Who directed Race for the Arctic?
Race for the Arctic was directed by Penelope Laurence.
Who stars in Race for the Arctic?
The principal cast of Race for the Arctic includes Craig Lee, Jeremy Wilkinson, Whitney Lackenbauer, Thomas Dans, Andrea Charron.
When was Race for the Arctic released and how long is it?
Race for the Arctic was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 52m.