On Thin Ice (2020)

On Thin Ice (2020) poster

Climate change has reached the indigenous Nenets people in the north of Siberia. The nomads' herds of reindeer move on thin ice. The warming in the Russian Arctic is becoming dramatically visible. Huge craters open in the thawing permafrost and expose dangerous viruses and bacteria. Forest floors dry out and the taiga catches on fire. The pack ice off the coast is melting and depriving polar bears of their habitat so that they approach human settlements in their desperation. The changes in the nature of the Arctic Circle combine with the measurements of researchers and observations of the indigenous people to form a disturbing overall picture: In the Russian Arctic, Pandora's box has been opened! The film team had the chance to shoot in regions that were been restricted areas for decades. The documentary shows in impressive and depressing images already existing effects, phenomena and ominous interlinkages of global warming.

Director: Henry M. Mix, Boas Schwarz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Boas Schwarz, Vladimir Filipov
Editing: Mirco Tribanek
Production: Altayfilm, MDR, ARTE, ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Pусский
Original Language: de

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects

Keywords

climate change, arctic polar circle region, siberia, nature documentary, environmental documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Thin Ice about?
Climate change has reached the indigenous Nenets people in the north of Siberia. The nomads' herds of reindeer move on thin ice. The warming in the Russian Arctic is becoming dramatically visible. Huge craters open in the thawing permafrost and expose dangerous viruses and bacteria. Forest floors dry out and the taiga catches on fire. The pack ice off the coast is melting and depriving polar bears of their habitat so that they approach human settlements in their desperation. The changes in the nature of the Arctic Circle combine with the measurements of researchers and observations of the indigenous people to form a disturbing overall picture: In the Russian Arctic, Pandora's box has been opened! The film team had the chance to shoot in regions that were been restricted areas for decades. The documentary shows in impressive and depressing images already existing effects, phenomena and ominous interlinkages of global warming.
Who directed On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice was directed by Henry M. Mix, Boas Schwarz.
Who stars in On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice stars Annette Gerhardt, Vladimir Romanovsky, Jean-Michel Claverie, Alexander Volkovitsky, Tetsuya Hiyama, Maria Gavrilo.
How long is On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice is a Documentary film.
Where was On Thin Ice produced?
On Thin Ice was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of On Thin Ice?
The themes of On Thin Ice include: The Microscopic World of Insects.