Northern Drift
Synopsis
Europe's far north, where Russia and Norway meet, is one of the least populated areas in the world. Nevertheless human intervention is visible in almost every breathtaking vista Alexis Destoop recorded. Cold, calm footage of snowfields, bodies of water, industry and research stations pass by, while a narrator from the near future reports on an investigation whose object remains concealed. In the meantime he reflects on the border as a political construct, the intangible, mythical power of nature and the expansion of fossil-fuel extraction to areas that were virtually impenetrable before global warming. Humming, growling machines provide constant background buzz in this subjective exploration of a landscape where past and future meld. Northern Drift is an aesthetic, philosophical investigation of mankind and its environment – a relationship akin to shadow-boxing.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Alexis Destoop
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexis Destoop, Peter Eckersall
- Original Score
- Laszlo Umbreit
- Original Title
- Northern Drift
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Russian
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- An Archer A Weaver, Stempel Films, Pikene på Broen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Destoop
Alexis Destoop, Peter Eckersall
Laszlo Umbreit
Laurence Vaes
Alexis Destoop, Luba Kuzovnikova, Erik Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Alexis Destoop
Director
Alexis Destoop
Writer
Alexis Destoop
Producer
Luba Kuzovnikova
Producer
Erik Lambert
Producer
Peter Eckersall
Writer
Laurence Vaes
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Northern Drift.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Drift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Northern Drift about?
Europe's far north, where Russia and Norway meet, is one of the least populated areas in the world. Nevertheless human intervention is visible in almost every breathtaking vista Alexis Destoop recorded. Cold, calm footage of snowfields, bodies of water, industry and research stations pass by, while a narrator from the near future reports on an investigation whose object remains concealed. In the meantime he reflects on the border as a political construct, the intangible, mythical power of nature and the expansion of fossil-fuel extraction to areas that were virtually impenetrable before global warming. Humming, growling machines provide constant background buzz in this subjective exploration of a landscape where past and future meld. Northern Drift is an aesthetic, philosophical investigation of mankind and its environment – a relationship akin to shadow-boxing.
Who directed Northern Drift?
Northern Drift was directed by Alexis Destoop.
Who stars in Northern Drift?
The principal cast of Northern Drift includes Erik Lambert.
When was Northern Drift released and how long is it?
Northern Drift was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Northern Drift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Northern Drift was composed by Laszlo Umbreit.