This documentary addresses the history of these Nordic countries and how climate change is affecting them today.
This is a nature documentary and discusses the history of the different countries as well as their politics. The camerawork is terrific; the beautiful scenery is stunningly portrayed, enough to make you want to visit as soon as possible. I especially like some of the shots that were shot with drones; it's a different feeling to see them from a very high angle. The entire film is focused on a multitude of locations, except at the end when the narrator appears in front of the camera. I especially like the soundtrack for this documentary -- it's very gentle and soothing and works very well with the narrator. The information given varies from the scientific to social/political. For example, I learned that the citizens used to pay 70% of what they earned to the king, which makes their high taxation today seem not so bad. My favorite moment is at the end of the movie when a girl sings and the background scene shows a stunning view.
The film offers a multi-faceted look at these three Nordic countries, exploring its landscapes, regional cultures, and politics.
I give Northern Exploration - Svalbard, Norway, Iceland and Greenland 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Xiangxi K.
This documentary addresses the history of these Nordic countries and how climate change is affecting them today.
This is a nature documentary and discusses the history of the different countries as well as their politics. The camerawork is terrific; the beautiful scenery is stunningly portrayed, enough to make you want to visit as soon as possible. I especially like some of the shots that were shot with drones; it's a different feeling to see them from a very high angle. The entire film is focused on a multitude of locations, except at the end when the narrator appears in front of the camera. I especially like the soundtrack for this documentary -- it's very gentle and soothing and works very well with the narrator. The information given varies from the scientific to social/political. For example, I learned that the citizens used to pay 70% of what they earned to the king, which makes their high taxation today seem not so bad. My favorite moment is at the end of the movie when a girl sings and the background scene shows a stunning view.
The film offers a multi-faceted look at these three Nordic countries, exploring its landscapes, regional cultures, and politics.
I give Northern Exploration - Svalbard, Norway, Iceland and Greenland 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Xiangxi K.
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