Encounters at the End of the World
“Off the map, things get strange.”
2007 · 1 h 39 min
Directed by 
Werner Herzog
Werner HerzogCast
Documentary
Credits
Written by: Werner Herzog
Plot
A documentary on Antarctica.
Sinekatalog’s take
Werner Herzog's Antarctic documentary meets scientists and dreamers at the planet's edge. Wry, curious and visually stunning, with underwater scenes that feel otherworldly, it is vintage Herzog.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (20,563 votes)
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