Not Without My Dogs (2013)

Not Without My Dogs (2013) poster

Out of love for Huskies, nature and cold winters Dave and Kristen Olesen moved from Minnesota to the North West Territories in Canada 25 years ago to create their own little universe on the magnificent East arm of Great Slave Lake. With their two daughters Annika 15 and Liv 12 and their 37 dogs, the Olesens enjoy a unique lifestyle in the wide open wilderness far away from civilization. One winter they all leave their self-built homestead with ten dogs on a two and a half thousand mile family expedition allowing Annika to run the Junior Iditarod in Alaska. As unexpected obstacles all along the trip culminate in three heavily injured dogs the whole endeavor is at risk. Optimism, love and loyalty prevail on this exciting epic family voyage.

Director: Ralf Breier, Claudia Kuhland
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:
Editing: Volker Gehrke
Production: DreamTeam media
Country: Germany, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

dog-sledding race, arctic polar circle region, dog, family, nature, sled dogs

More Films by Director: Ralf Breier, Claudia Kuhland
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not Without My Dogs about?
Out of love for Huskies, nature and cold winters Dave and Kristen Olesen moved from Minnesota to the North West Territories in Canada 25 years ago to create their own little universe on the magnificent East arm of Great Slave Lake. With their two daughters Annika 15 and Liv 12 and their 37 dogs, the Olesens enjoy a unique lifestyle in the wide open wilderness far away from civilization. One winter they all leave their self-built homestead with ten dogs on a two and a half thousand mile family expedition allowing Annika to run the Junior Iditarod in Alaska. As unexpected obstacles all along the trip culminate in three heavily injured dogs the whole endeavor is at risk. Optimism, love and loyalty prevail on this exciting epic family voyage.
Who directed Not Without My Dogs?
Not Without My Dogs was directed by Ralf Breier, Claudia Kuhland.
How long is Not Without My Dogs?
Not Without My Dogs has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Not Without My Dogs?
Not Without My Dogs is a Documentary film.
Where was Not Without My Dogs produced?
Not Without My Dogs was produced in Germany, Canada.
What are the themes of Not Without My Dogs?
The themes of Not Without My Dogs include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.