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Encounters at the End of the World

A documentarian embarks on a journey to a remote Antarctic research station to capture the stunning vistas and delve into the daily experiences of the scientists and support staff who call it home.

Werner Herzog takes his camera to Antarctica to showcase the lives of scientists and researchers dedicated to advancing science in harsh conditions. They study neutrinos, perform unusual art, and teach survival skills. The film features a variety of characters, including a scientist likening neutrinos to spirits, a researcher who contorts her body into a luggage bag, and a survival guide who wears cartoon-face buckets on his head.

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Info about Encounters at the End of the World

Studio(s): Discovery Films, Creative Differences Productions

Originally Released: United States, Sep 01, 2007

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary