Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Movie 1h 39m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Encounters at the End of the World is a documentary movie from 2007. It is directed by Werner Herzog. The cast includes Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer and Scott Rowland. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Werner Herzogas Narrator (voice)
- Clive Oppenheimeras Self - Volcanologist
- Scott Rowlandas Self - Transportation Dept
- Stefan Pashovas Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver
- Doug MacAyealas Self - Glaciologist
- Ryan Andrew Evansas Self - Filmmaker, Cook
- Kevin Emeryas Self - Survival School Instructor
- Olav T. Oftedalas Self - Nutritional Ecologist
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Questions about Encounters at the End of the World
- What genre is Encounters at the End of the World?
- Encounters at the End of the World is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Encounters at the End of the World?
- Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov, Doug MacAyeal appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Encounters at the End of the World?
- Werner Herzog directed Encounters at the End of the World.
- How long is Encounters at the End of the World?
- Encounters at the End of the World runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Is Encounters at the End of the World worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
