The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole
Þriðji póllinn
“a Bipolar Music Documentary with Elephants.”
Synopsis
Part road movie, part musical, part serious inquiry into the caverns of the mind. Þriðji pólinn follows Anna Tara Edwards, an Icelander raised in Nepal, and legendary musician Högni Egilsson, as they journey to Anna’s childhood home in the mountain jungles to explore the afflictions and superpowers that come with bipolar disorder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anní Ólafsdóttir, Andri Snær Magnason
- Screenplay & Story
- Anní Ólafsdóttir, Andri Snær Magnason
- Original Score
- Högni Egilsson
- Original Title
- Þriðji póllinn
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Elsku Rut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anní Ólafsdóttir, Andri Snær Magnason
Anní Ólafsdóttir, Andri Snær Magnason
Högni Egilsson
Anní Ólafsdóttir, Eiríkur Ingi Böðvarsson
Anní Ólafsdóttir, Davið Alexander Corno, Eva Lind Höskuldsdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Anní Ólafsdóttir
Director of Photography
Anní Ólafsdóttir
Editor
Anní Ólafsdóttir
Writer
Eiríkur Ingi Böðvarsson
Director of Photography
Davið Alexander Corno
Editor
Eva Lind Höskuldsdóttir
Editor
Andri Snær Magnason
Writer
Anní Ólafsdóttir
Director
Andri Snær Magnason
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole
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What is The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole about?
Part road movie, part musical, part serious inquiry into the caverns of the mind. Þriðji pólinn follows Anna Tara Edwards, an Icelander raised in Nepal, and legendary musician Högni Egilsson, as they journey to Anna’s childhood home in the mountain jungles to explore the afflictions and superpowers that come with bipolar disorder.
Who directed The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole?
The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole was directed by Anní Ólafsdóttir, Andri Snær Magnason.
Who stars in The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole?
The principal cast of The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole includes Anna Tara Edwards, Högni Egilsson.
When was The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole released and how long is it?
The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole was composed by Högni Egilsson.