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Encounters at the End of the World poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.5 / 100
2007·Documentary·1h 39m

ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD

“Off the map, things get strange.”

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.

Above the Line
Werner Herzog·DirectorWerner Herzog·WriterPeter Zeitlinger·Director of PhotographyJoe Bini·Editor
Cast
Werner Herzog·Narrator (voice)Clive Oppenheimer·Self - VolcanologistScott Rowland·Self - Transportation DeptStefan Pashov·Self - Philosopher, Forklift DriverDoug MacAyeal·Self - GlaciologistRyan Andrew Evans·Self - Filmmaker, CookKevin Emery·Self - Survival School InstructorOlav T. Oftedal·Self - Nutritional EcologistRegina Eisert·Self - PhysiologistDavid R. Pacheco Jr.·Self - Journeyman Plumber
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Werner Herzog·Director
Writing· 1
Werner Herzog·Writer
Camera· 1
Peter Zeitlinger·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Joe Bini·Editor
Production· 2
Henry Kaiser·ProducerJulian P. Hobbs·Producer
By the Numbers
86.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#94C6E5
#FFFFFF
#7B7B7B
Mood
Serene, Exploratory
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two people standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast, icy landscape under a bright blue sky. The figures, dressed in red jackets,”

Key Elements
CameraTripodIceMountainsRock
Atmosphere
Bright, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
8/10
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