Directed by Henrik Ekman and Bo Landin
Produced by Bo Landin
Discovery
Music Composed and Conducted by Alan Williams

Synopsis:
The Arctic - a cold and dangerous place on Earth, where the polar bear is king over barren, white, ice. But another picture is equally true; a picture of a green Arctic, where the king is a little smaller; a bold little rodent; The Lemming.

Every three or four years, the arctic tundra teems with lemmings. The reason why is a mystery that has given rise to numerous myths. Where do they all come from? This is the story of how scientists of many disciplines have crisscrossed the Arctic in search of the answers.

"Closing the Arctic Circle" follows scientists travelling along the coasts of Russia and through the archipelago of the High Arctic in Canada. The film tells the story of how the scientists revealed a new understanding of the very complicated Arctic ecology, and found clues that will make us better understand the impending change in the world's climate.

Soundtrack

Music Composed and Conducted by Alan Williams
Orchestrated by Alan Williams
Recorded and Mixed by Scott Cochran
Recorded at Silverscreen Studios
Label:  Silverscreen Music SMCD016

1. Glaciers
2. Realm of the Reindeer
3. Arctic Fox
4. Reindeer Swimming
5. Ice Sheets
6. Bulls Sparing
7. Arctic Tundra
8. Killer Whales
9. Ice Caves
10. Polar Bear
11. Dollgan People
12. Arctic Circle

Running Time: 36:42

Notes:
ARCTIC CIRCLE is a collection of Discovery Channel documentary films produced by Scandinature Films.  SURVIVING THE ICE AGE documents the great ice age and its effects on the arctic region.  The vast glacier peaks from the ancient ice age continue to change the arctic landscape due to global warming.  REALM OF THE REINDEER shows the various species of reindeer in their natural habitat, living side-by-side with the Dollgan and Saatan Inuit people.  CONQUERING THE ARCTIC conveys the challenges of scientific expeditions in the harsh arctic climate while also providing a glimpse to the unique beauty of the wildlife and landscape.

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Availability:
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