Harder Than It Looks (1986)

A penetrating look at how difficult it is for the northern countries--Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark--to remain neutral, caught as they are between the two superpowers. All but Canada were neutral before World War II. Today, only Sweden has not joined a military alliance, but with American and Soviet military forces in the northern seas, even its lone neutrality is at risk. Archival footage from the two world wars, animated maps, and interviews illuminate the historical shaping of each country's stance on neutrality and approach to its own defense, and how these positions work for and against the countries. The film's thesis is that a non-aligned north is the key to separating the superpowers and attaining world peace.

Director: Tina Viljoen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Savas Kalogeras, Kent Nason
Editing: Stephan Steinhouse
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tina Viljoen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harder Than It Looks about?
A penetrating look at how difficult it is for the northern countries--Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark--to remain neutral, caught as they are between the two superpowers. All but Canada were neutral before World War II. Today, only Sweden has not joined a military alliance, but with American and Soviet military forces in the northern seas, even its lone neutrality is at risk. Archival footage from the two world wars, animated maps, and interviews illuminate the historical shaping of each country's stance on neutrality and approach to its own defense, and how these positions work for and against the countries. The film's thesis is that a non-aligned north is the key to separating the superpowers and attaining world peace.
Who directed Harder Than It Looks?
Harder Than It Looks was directed by Tina Viljoen.
Who stars in Harder Than It Looks?
Harder Than It Looks stars Gwynne Dyer.
How long is Harder Than It Looks?
Harder Than It Looks has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Harder Than It Looks?
Harder Than It Looks is a Documentary film.
Where was Harder Than It Looks produced?
Harder Than It Looks was produced in Canada.