The Prize of the Pole
Synopsis
Three men and their life-long attempts to reconcile the opposing cultural ties within them. The story unfolds in the tension between Robert E. Peary, the American who spent 23 years among the polar Eskimos in order to conquer the North Pole, and Minik, the sole survivor out of six Eskimos, who were put on the New York exhibition in 1897 by Peary. In the film's contemporary scenes, the young polar Eskimo Robert E. Peary II, a great-grandchild of the Arctic explorer, goes on an expedition into his ancestors' past, which takes him from Greenland to America. It changes Robert's view on himself and his family history forever.
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- Director
- Staffan Julén
- Screenplay & Story
- Staffan Julén
- Original Title
- The Prize of the Pole
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Eden Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Staffan Julén
Staffan Julén
Department Leadership Roster
Staffan Julén
Director
Staffan Julén
Writer
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What is The Prize of the Pole about?
Three men and their life-long attempts to reconcile the opposing cultural ties within them. The story unfolds in the tension between Robert E. Peary, the American who spent 23 years among the polar Eskimos in order to conquer the North Pole, and Minik, the sole survivor out of six Eskimos, who were put on the New York exhibition in 1897 by Peary. In the film's contemporary scenes, the young polar Eskimo Robert E. Peary II, a great-grandchild of the Arctic explorer, goes on an expedition into his ancestors' past, which takes him from Greenland to America. It changes Robert's view on himself and his family history forever.
Who directed The Prize of the Pole?
The Prize of the Pole was directed by Staffan Julén.
Who stars in The Prize of the Pole?
The principal cast of The Prize of the Pole includes Robert Peary.
When was The Prize of the Pole released and how long is it?
The Prize of the Pole was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.