Antarctica: A Year on Ice

(2013)

Documentary

(my 103rd Netflix review)



Even on my computer screen, this documentary conveyed the spectacular panorama of Antarctica. Anthony Powell (produced, directed and filmed) made this movie flow. The score was an excellent accompaniment to the visuals. The images of having to remove snow from the inside of dwellings was amusing. There is limited views of the non-human natives (penguins and seals). Without going into detail, nature, "no intervention", is the law. I learned that the multi-national research stations seemed to communicate and assist one another like that Federation from that famous series and movie. However, this is not a location for ordinary individuals. These workers seemed focused, willing to take calculated risks and had a sense of humor. During the credits were short segments on firsts, what the returnees would eat and what they would do when they returned home. These returnees were realistic concerning this location and missed family events. However their passion and love for this almost alien location was obvious.