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Movie poster: Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
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Encounters at the End of the World

2007 · 99 min Documentary
⭐ 7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Herzog and cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger go to Antarctica to meet people who live and work there, and to capture footage of the continent's unique locations. Herzog's voiceover narration explains that his film will not be a typical Antarctica film about "fluffy penguins", but will explore the dreams of the people and the landscape.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2007
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Werner Herzog
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (296 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Werner Herzog

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

Clive Oppenheimer

Clive Oppenheimer

Self - Volcanologist

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Scott Rowland

Self - Transportation Dept

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Stefan Pashov

Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver

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Doug MacAyeal

Self - Glaciologist

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Ryan Andrew Evans

Self - Filmmaker, Cook

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Kevin Emery

Self - Survival School Instructor

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Olav T. Oftedal

Self - Nutritional Ecologist

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Regina Eisert

Self - Physiologist

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David R. Pacheco Jr.

Self - Journeyman Plumber

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