The Antarctic Syndrome (2019)

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Does doctor Jan Terelak belong to an “elitist” group of the most unethical experimenters? The Polish scientist tested boundaries of human mental resilience in extreme conditions of solitude in Antarctica. The starting point for Piotr Jaworski's documentary is the psychologist's journal. The project from forty years ago was focused on studying the mental condition of polar explorers at the Polish station. Men were in the situation of confinement, comparable to a space mission. The film reconstructs these events, referring to the then contemporary context and changes in the perception of science.

Director: Piotr Jaworski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Andrzej Wojciechowski
Editing: Tomasz Bujko, Zbigniew Osiński
Production: Kalejdoskop Film
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Themes

Polar Expedition and the Frozen World

Keywords

isolation, polar zone, seclusion, arctic polar circle region, antarctica, ethical dilemma, human experiment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Antarctic Syndrome about?
Does doctor Jan Terelak belong to an “elitist” group of the most unethical experimenters? The Polish scientist tested boundaries of human mental resilience in extreme conditions of solitude in Antarctica. The starting point for Piotr Jaworski's documentary is the psychologist's journal. The project from forty years ago was focused on studying the mental condition of polar explorers at the Polish station. Men were in the situation of confinement, comparable to a space mission. The film reconstructs these events, referring to the then contemporary context and changes in the perception of science.
Who directed The Antarctic Syndrome?
The Antarctic Syndrome was directed by Piotr Jaworski.
Who stars in The Antarctic Syndrome?
The Antarctic Syndrome stars Jan Terelak.
How long is The Antarctic Syndrome?
The Antarctic Syndrome has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is The Antarctic Syndrome?
The Antarctic Syndrome is a Documentary film.
Where was The Antarctic Syndrome produced?
The Antarctic Syndrome was produced in Poland.
What are the themes of The Antarctic Syndrome?
The themes of The Antarctic Syndrome include: Polar Expedition and the Frozen World.