Islands of the Frozen Sea
Synopsis
This short documentary offers a look at the life forms on the Queen Elizabeth Islands within the Arctic Circle. Even in this frigid zone of icebergs and glaciers a surprising variety of wildlife and vegetation is seen. Writings from the logbooks of early explorers provide vivid descriptions of scenes as arresting to them in their century as to today's explorer. Note: Originally produced for the television series Perspective, this film was distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh O'Connor, Dalton Muir, Strowan Robertson
- Original Score
- Robert Fleming
- Original Title
- Islands of the Frozen Sea
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh O'Connor, Dalton Muir, Strowan Robertson
Robert Fleming
William Greaves
Hugh O'Connor, Jacques Bobet
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh O'Connor
Director
Dalton Muir
Director
William Greaves
Editor
Hugh O'Connor
Producer
Strowan Robertson
Director
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What is Islands of the Frozen Sea about?
This short documentary offers a look at the life forms on the Queen Elizabeth Islands within the Arctic Circle. Even in this frigid zone of icebergs and glaciers a surprising variety of wildlife and vegetation is seen. Writings from the logbooks of early explorers provide vivid descriptions of scenes as arresting to them in their century as to today's explorer. Note: Originally produced for the television series Perspective, this film was distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
Who directed Islands of the Frozen Sea?
Islands of the Frozen Sea was directed by Hugh O'Connor, Dalton Muir, Strowan Robertson.
Who stars in Islands of the Frozen Sea?
The principal cast of Islands of the Frozen Sea includes Not specified.
When was Islands of the Frozen Sea released and how long is it?
Islands of the Frozen Sea was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Islands of the Frozen Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Islands of the Frozen Sea was composed by Robert Fleming.