Nova Zembla movie poster

Nova Zembla

November 23, 2011 1h 48m 5.4/10 (75 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Nova Zembla is a history/drama film. directed by Reinout Oerlemans.

Starring Robert de Hoog, Jan Decleir, and Derek de Lint

Synopsis

Gerrit de Veer, a novice writer on a 16th-century Dutch merchant vessel, chronicles the daring mission to discover a trade route across the North Pole to Asia. But the heroic journey turns into tragedy when the ship gets stuck in the relentless, penetrating ice. The men are forced to spend the winter on the frozen, arctic wasteland of Nova Zembla, fighting polar bears, hunger and lethal temperatures. Their chances of making it until the following spring are virtually zero.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 23, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (75 votes)
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • Saga Film
  • Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
  • Inspire Pictures
  • Nederlands Fonds voor de Film
  • RTL Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nova Zembla about?

Gerrit de Veer, a novice writer on a 16th-century Dutch merchant vessel, chronicles the daring mission to discover a trade route across the North Pole to Asia. But the heroic journey turns into tra...

Who directed Nova Zembla?

Nova Zembla was directed by Reinout Oerlemans.

How long is Nova Zembla?

Nova Zembla has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Nova Zembla released?

Nova Zembla was released on November 23, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Nova Zembla?

The main cast of Nova Zembla includes Robert de Hoog, Jan Decleir, Derek de Lint, Doutzen Kroes, Victor Reinier.