Landscapes at the World's Ends
"We must go and see for ourselves"
Originally released in 2010. Landscapes at the World's Ends is a documentary film. directed by Richard Sidey. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A non-verbal visual journey to the polar regions of our planet portrayed through a triptych montage of photography and video. Landscapes at the World's Ends is a multi-dimensional canvas of imagery recorded above the Arctic Circle and below the Antarctic Convergence, viewed through the lens of whom is realistically an alien in this environment, the polar tourist. Filmed during several artist residencies on-board three expedition vessels, New Zealand nature photographer and filmmaker Richard Sidey documents light and time in an effort to share his experiences and the beauty that exists over the frozen seas. Set to an ambient score by Norwegian Arctic based musician, Boreal Taiga, this experimental documentary transports us to the islands of South Georgia, the Antarctic Peninsula, Greenland and Svalbard. Landscapes at the World's Ends is the first film in Sidey's Speechless trilogy, and is followed by Speechless: The Polar Realm (2015) and Elementa (2020).
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Galaxiid
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landscapes at the World's Ends about?
A non-verbal visual journey to the polar regions of our planet portrayed through a triptych montage of photography and video. Landscapes at the World's Ends is a multi-dimensional canvas of imagery...
Who directed Landscapes at the World's Ends?
Landscapes at the World's Ends was directed by Richard Sidey.
How long is Landscapes at the World's Ends?
Landscapes at the World's Ends has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Landscapes at the World's Ends released?
Landscapes at the World's Ends was released on May 16, 2010 in theaters.