ThuleTuvalu (2014)

ThuleTuvalu (2014) poster

Thule, Greenland, also called Qaanaaqis, one of the northernmost towns in the world. As the climate warms and the ice caps begin to melt, the gentle balance of life for the people of this community is in jeopardy. On the other side of the globe, the melting ice caps are raising sea levels around the Polynesian island nation of Tuvalu, threatening to wipe the island right off the map. Though a world apart, these two communities are intricately connected as environmental balance begins to tip and traditional ways of life are threatened. 'ThuleTuvalu' is a stunning documentary addressing the high price of a hundred years of development and how two very different communities are now bound together in facing an uncertain future.

Director: Matthias von Gunten
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcel Vaid
Cinematography: Pierre Mennel
Editing: Claudio Cea, Caterina Mona
Production: HesseGreutert Film
Country: Greenland, Switzerland, Tuvalu
Language: English, Inuktitut
Original Language: en

Keywords

climate, climate change, tuvalu

More Films by Director: Matthias von Gunten
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ThuleTuvalu about?
Thule, Greenland, also called Qaanaaqis, one of the northernmost towns in the world. As the climate warms and the ice caps begin to melt, the gentle balance of life for the people of this community is in jeopardy. On the other side of the globe, the melting ice caps are raising sea levels around the Polynesian island nation of Tuvalu, threatening to wipe the island right off the map. Though a world apart, these two communities are intricately connected as environmental balance begins to tip and traditional ways of life are threatened. 'ThuleTuvalu' is a stunning documentary addressing the high price of a hundred years of development and how two very different communities are now bound together in facing an uncertain future.
Who directed ThuleTuvalu?
ThuleTuvalu was directed by Matthias von Gunten.
Who stars in ThuleTuvalu?
ThuleTuvalu stars Rasmus Avike, Lars Jeremiassen, Patrick Malaki.
How long is ThuleTuvalu?
ThuleTuvalu has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is ThuleTuvalu?
ThuleTuvalu is a Documentary film.
Where was ThuleTuvalu produced?
ThuleTuvalu was produced in Greenland, Switzerland, Tuvalu.