Longyearbyen, a bipolar city (2016)
In the Arctic, the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen, located in the Svalbard archipelago, has been extracting coal for one hundred years as an energetic and economic source, which stirs many environmental paradoxes. In 2015, the mayor election year, the coal prices fall and the issue of sustainable development starts to emerge in the minds. According to some scientists, politicians and city locals, Longyearbyen is now facing a race against the clock.
Director: Manuel Deiller
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: October 3, 2016
Original Language: no
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Longyearbyen, a bipolar city about?
- In the Arctic, the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen, located in the Svalbard archipelago, has been extracting coal for one hundred years as an energetic and economic source, which stirs many environmental paradoxes. In 2015, the mayor election year, the coal prices fall and the issue of sustainable development starts to emerge in the minds. According to some scientists, politicians and city locals, Longyearbyen is now facing a race against the clock.
- Who directed Longyearbyen, a bipolar city?
- Longyearbyen, a bipolar city was directed by Manuel Deiller.
- How long is Longyearbyen, a bipolar city?
- Longyearbyen, a bipolar city has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).