The Prize of the Pole (2006)
Three men and their life-long attempts to reconcile the opposing cultural ties within them. The story unfolds in the tension between Robert E. Peary, the American who spent 23 years among the polar Eskimos in order to conquer the North Pole, and Minik, the sole survivor out of six Eskimos, who were put on the New York exhibition in 1897 by Peary. In the film's contemporary scenes, the young polar Eskimo Robert E. Peary II, a great-grandchild of the Arctic explorer, goes on an expedition into his ancestors' past, which takes him from Greenland to America. It changes Robert's view on himself and his family history forever.
Director: Staffan Julén
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 6, 2006
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Production: Eden Films
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prize of the Pole about?
- Three men and their life-long attempts to reconcile the opposing cultural ties within them. The story unfolds in the tension between Robert E. Peary, the American who spent 23 years among the polar Eskimos in order to conquer the North Pole, and Minik, the sole survivor out of six Eskimos, who were put on the New York exhibition in 1897 by Peary. In the film's contemporary scenes, the young polar Eskimo Robert E. Peary II, a great-grandchild of the Arctic explorer, goes on an expedition into his ancestors' past, which takes him from Greenland to America. It changes Robert's view on himself and his family history forever.
- Who directed The Prize of the Pole?
- The Prize of the Pole was directed by Staffan Julén.
- Who stars in The Prize of the Pole?
- The Prize of the Pole stars Robert Peary.
- How long is The Prize of the Pole?
- The Prize of the Pole has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Prize of the Pole?
- The Prize of the Pole is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Prize of the Pole produced?
- The Prize of the Pole was produced in Denmark.