Antarctica: A Year on Ice
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Synopsis
Filling the giant screen with stunning time-lapse vistas of Antarctica, and detailing year-round life at McMurdo and Scott Base, Anthony Powell’s documentary is a potent hymn to the icy continent and the heavens above.
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Antarctica: A Year On Ice | official trailer US (2014)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Powell, Simon Price
- Original Score
- Janet Roddick, David Donaldson, Steve Roche
- Original Title
- Antarctica: A Year on Ice
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Antzworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell, Simon Price
Janet Roddick, David Donaldson, Steve Roche
Anthony Powell
Simon Price
Anthony Powell, Anthony Biello
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Price
Editor
Anthony Powell
Director
Anthony Powell
Producer
Anthony Powell
Writer
Simon Price
Writer
Janet Roddick
Original Music Composer
David Donaldson
Original Music Composer
Anthony Powell
Director of Photography
Steve Roche
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antarctica: A Year on Ice
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What is Antarctica: A Year on Ice about?
Filling the giant screen with stunning time-lapse vistas of Antarctica, and detailing year-round life at McMurdo and Scott Base, Anthony Powell’s documentary is a potent hymn to the icy continent and the heavens above.
Who directed Antarctica: A Year on Ice?
Antarctica: A Year on Ice was directed by Anthony Powell.
Who stars in Antarctica: A Year on Ice?
The principal cast of Antarctica: A Year on Ice includes Genevieve Bachman, William Brotman, Michael Christiansen, Tom Hamann, George Lampman.
When was Antarctica: A Year on Ice released and how long is it?
Antarctica: A Year on Ice was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Antarctica: A Year on Ice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antarctica: A Year on Ice was composed by Janet Roddick, David Donaldson, Steve Roche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Antarctica: A Year on Ice?
Antarctica: A Year on Ice holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: 14A; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).