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A Polar Year (2018): Cast & Box Office

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A Polar Year is a 2018 adventure drama directed by Samuel Collardey, starring Anders Hvidegaard as Anders, Julius Nielsen and Thomasine Jonathansen. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $615,847 worldwide.

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A Polar Year (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Samuel Collardey
Genres
Adventure , Drama
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Polar Year About?

The premise of A Polar Year without spoilers.

A Danish teacher relocates to Greenland for a new job, hoping to integrate into the close-knit community. However, a series of mishaps initially create tension with the locals. Through these experiences, he gradually learns to appreciate and embrace the unique challenges and beauty of life in the snow-covered landscape.

A Polar Year Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • 2010s
  • greenland
  • denmark
  • new start in life
  • inuit
  • remote village
  • remoteness
  • isolation
  • elementary school
  • undisciplined child
  • lack of discipline
  • language barrier
+28 more
  • based on real person
  • non professional cast
  • semi documentary
  • seal the animal
  • hunting
  • dog barks
  • dog sled
  • sled dog
  • traditional values
  • tradition versus modernity
  • fishing
  • reference to martin luther
  • polar bear
  • bear skin
  • language learning
  • funeral
  • aurora borealis
  • blizzard
  • igloo
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • death of grandfather
  • grandparents adopt grandchild
  • polar ice cap
  • polar region
  • seal hunt
  • schoolteacher
  • new year's eve party
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Cast & crew

A Polar Year Cast & Characters

Anders Hvidegaard leads the cast as Anders, with Julius Nielsen as Julius and Thomasine Jonathansen as Thomasine. Directed by Samuel Collardey; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Polar Year

· 2 more
From the director

More from Samuel Collardey

More films directed by Samuel Collardey: Land Legs, Little Lion and The Apprentice.

Full filmography
Box office

A Polar Year Box Office

A Polar Year grossed $615,847 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$615.8K

International
$615.8K
Videos

A Polar Year Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Polar Year.

A Polar Year / Une année polaire (2018) - Trailer (English Subs)
Details

A Polar Year Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “北の果ての小さな村で” and “Mit Grønland”.

Also known as
  • 北の果ての小さな村で
  • Mit Grønland
  • Profesor en Groenlandia
  • 북극에서의 한 해
  • Год в Гренландии
  • Professor a Groenlàndia
  • Polarny rok
  • 极地一年
  • 北極上學趣

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FAQ

A Polar Year FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Polar Year, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Polar Year?

A Polar Year runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was A Polar Year released?

A Polar Year was released on January 21, 2018.

Who directed A Polar Year?

A Polar Year was directed by Samuel Collardey.

More films by Samuel Collardey

Who is in the cast of A Polar Year?

A Polar Year stars Anders Hvidegaard as Anders, Julius Nielsen as Julius and Thomasine Jonathansen as Thomasine, among 6 credited actors.

How much did A Polar Year make at the box office?

A Polar Year grossed $615,847 worldwide.

Does A Polar Year have a post-credit scene?

No. A Polar Year has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Polar Year in?

The original language of A Polar Year is Danish.

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