The White Planet
La planète blanche
Synopsis
The White Planet or in French, La Planète Blanche, is a 2006 documentary about the wildlife of the Arctic. It shows interactions between marine animals, birds and land animals, especially the polar bear, over a one year period. The fragility of the Arctic is hinted at as a reason to prevent climate change. It was nominated for the Documentary category in the 27th Genie Awards in 2007.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thierry Piantanida, Jean Lemire, Thierry Ragobert
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- La planète blanche
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Gedeon Programmes, Bac Films, France 2 Cinéma, Glacialis Productions, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierry Piantanida, Jean Lemire, Thierry Ragobert
Bruno Coulais
Stéphane Millière, Jean Labadie, Jean Lemire, Jean-Pierre Saire, Josée Roberge
Department Leadership Roster
Thierry Piantanida
Director
Jean Lemire
Director
Thierry Ragobert
Director
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Stéphane Millière
Producer
Jean Labadie
Producer
Jean Lemire
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Planet
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What is The White Planet about?
The White Planet or in French, La Planète Blanche, is a 2006 documentary about the wildlife of the Arctic. It shows interactions between marine animals, birds and land animals, especially the polar bear, over a one year period. The fragility of the Arctic is hinted at as a reason to prevent climate change. It was nominated for the Documentary category in the 27th Genie Awards in 2007.
Who directed The White Planet?
The White Planet was directed by Thierry Piantanida, Jean Lemire, Thierry Ragobert.
Who stars in The White Planet?
The principal cast of The White Planet includes Jean-Louis Étienne.
When was The White Planet released and how long is it?
The White Planet was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Planet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Planet was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Planet?
The White Planet holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).