It is a land of mystery and yet what happens here affects every single one of us. With never-before seen footage, our story brings audiences to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. It is the coldest, driest and windiest place on Earth with the roughest oceans and yet, weird and wonderful creatures thrive here in astounding abundance. Antarctica is the perfect fit for the Giant Screen.
Using the latest underwater filming techniques, dive beneath sea ice, more than 6 feet thick, to experience the alien world of its seafloor – thousands of purple starfish scuttling to escape being entrapped by growing ice and elaborate jellyfish dancing a deadly dance. Swim alongside playful seals, soar above mountain peaks and vast penguin colonies and witness the largest congregation of fin and humpback whales ever filmed.
Although so remote from us, Antarctica and its surrounding Southern Ocean play a vital role for the entire planet, regulating ocean currents, sea levels and its wildlife-filled waters can absorb huge amounts of carbon. New science is revealing that dramatic changes are occurring and rapidly warming this pristine land of snow and ice. No one owns Antarctica but it will take global cooperation and collaboration to protect it and ensure the future health of our planet.
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
Release date: October, 2020
Run Time: 45 and 24 Minutes
Awards and Recognition
Best Film – 2021 GSCA Achievement Awards
Best Cinematography – 2021 GSCA Achievement Awards
Best Cinematography – 2021 Jackson Wild Awards
Audience Award – 2021 Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam
Available Formats
- 15/70 Film
- Non-IMAX Digital 2D
- Non-IMAX Digital 3D
- IMAX Xenon 2D
- IMAX Xenon 3D
- IMAX Laser 2D
- IMAX Laser 3D
- IMAX Laser Dome
- Full-Dome Digital
Language Versions
- English
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- Dutch
- Mandarin
- Any other language made to order