Crystal-inspired clarity, with the enchanting virtues of the diamond and the intricate complexity of a snowflake, an intriguing phenomenon amongst the many in the cosmos… Ice is a true wonder!
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, traveling along the way through the dimensions of ice, from territories of the ice floe to a scientific complex nestled right under the South Pole. A unique voyage in a kaleidoscopic igloo from which we emerge dazzled by a mesmerizing wonderland, to which Beatrice Deer, a popular figure of Inuit culture, has lent her unique voice.
Thirty-five minutes of pure delight for the mind and the senses, carried by the thrust of a comet orbiting in the boundless infinity of space, and the speed of neutrinos piercing planet Earth, but also inspired by the pace of the day that never ends, and the stillness of life, frozen in the depths of glaciers.
An extraordinary odyssey showcasing the power of ice, that very substance that splits rock, moves mountains and governs the planet’s climate.
Time to narrate the incredible story of ice which, for the past 2.4 billion years, has played a role in the delicate balance that life on Earth depends on.
Award-winning filmmaker Philippe Baylaucq orchestrated Worlds of Ice with the desire to put ice at the forefront of our environmental reality. The unsuspected dimensions of ice are brought to life, just like the life ice itself nurtures, through the lens of the 360° camera, the most advanced technologies in digital imaging and a timely reference to the James Webb Space Telescope.
No ambiguity lingers, as we approach the dramatic tipping point brought on by our disastrous human actions. The melting of polar ice caps threatens the very balance our planet relies on.
Worlds of Ice carries deep wisdom, echoed with alarming clarity by Inuit who for generations have weaved an intricate relationship with ice, and are now first-hand witnesses working to mitigate the effects of this dramatic shift.
In the immersive environment, only a planetarium can provide, Worlds of Ice is a spectacular statement about life, where ice mirrors its impermanence on Earth as much as its vulnerable presence in the Universe.
Ice. Precious, and vital.
Worlds of Ice was produced on the initiative of the National Film Board of Canada in collaboration with The Rio Tinto Alcan Planétarium/Montréal Space for Life.
The film Worlds of Ice will be presented at the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan starting December 14.
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