Encounters at the End of the World
"Off the map, things get strange."
Originally released in 2007. Encounters at the End of the World is a documentary film. directed by Werner Herzog.
Starring Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, and Scott Rowland
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (285 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)
Clive Oppenheimer
as Self - Volcanologist
Scott Rowland
as Self - Transportation Dept
Stefan Pashov
as Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver
Doug MacAyeal
as Self - Glaciologist
Ryan Andrew Evans
as Self - Filmmaker, Cook
Kevin Emery
as Self - Survival School Instructor
Olav T. Oftedal
as Self - Nutritional Ecologist
Regina Eisert
as Self - Physiologist
David R. Pacheco Jr.
as Self - Journeyman Plumber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Discovery Films
- Creative Differences Productions
- Discovery Communications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encounters at the End of the World about?
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 explain...
Who directed Encounters at the End of the World?
Encounters at the End of the World was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Encounters at the End of the World?
Encounters at the End of the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Encounters at the End of the World released?
Encounters at the End of the World was released on September 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Encounters at the End of the World?
The main cast of Encounters at the End of the World includes Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov, Doug MacAyeal.
Is Encounters at the End of the World worth watching?
Encounters at the End of the World has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 285 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.