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Encounters at the end of the world Cover Image DVD DVD

Encounters at the end of the world [videorecording] / Discovery Films presents a Werner Herzoz film, a Creative Differences production in association with Discovery Channel ; produced by Henry Kaiser ; written, directed & narrated by Werner Herzog.

Kaiser, Henry. (Added Author). Herzog, Werner, 1942- (Added Author). Discovery Films. (Added Author). Creative Differences Productions. (Added Author). Discovery Channel (Firm) (Added Author). Image Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 6312382826 : DVD
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (ca. 101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Chatsworth, CA : Distributed by Image Entertainment, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Documentary.
Title from container.
Originally released in 2007.
Special features: Audio commentary by director Werner Herzog, producer Henry Kaiser and cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger; "Under the ice" featurette; "Over the ice" featurette; "Dive locker interview: Werner Herzog talks with Rob Robbins and Henry Kaiser" featurette; "South Pole exorcism" featurette; "Seals and men" featurette; Jonathan Demme interviews Werner Herzog; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Peter Zeitlinger ; editor, Joe Bini ; original music, Henry Kaiser, David Lindley.
Summary, etc.:
Herzog profiles the South Pole's unique residents and their strange, harsh environment at the bottom of the world.
An up-close and personal look at one of Antarctica's lesser-known inhabitants: the human. Join Werner Herzog as he shows those amazing individuals who work, play, and struggle to live in some of the world's worst conditions.
Filmmaker Werner Herzog examines life in Antarctica, focusing especially on the stories of the "professional dreamers" who reside there.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: G.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation.
Language Note:
English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Subject: Human beings > Effect of climate on > Antarctica.
Human beings > Effect of environment on > Antarctica.
Estado atmosférico > Antarctica.
Antarctica > Description and travel.
Antarctica > Descripciones y viajes.
Genre: Documentary films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 9 of 9 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at C.H. Booth Library - Newtown.

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