Encounters at the End of the World (2008)

About This Movie

Encounters at the End of the World is a 2008 documentary film directed by Werner Herzog. Its leading cast includes Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer and Scott Rowland. It runs for 1 hour 39 minutes.

Synopsis

Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Centered at McMurdo Station, the United States' largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure volatile conditions to learn more about the continent's wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.

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Trailer

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Cast

• Werner Herzog Narrator (voice)
• Clive Oppenheimer Self - Volcanologist
• S Scott Rowland Self - Transportation Dept
• S Stefan Pashov Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver
• D Doug MacAyeal Self - Glaciologist
• R Ryan Andrew Evans Self - Filmmaker, Cook
• K Kevin Emery Self - Survival School Instructor
• O Olav T. Oftedal Self - Nutritional Ecologist
• R Regina Eisert Self - Physiologist
• D David R. Pacheco Jr. Self - Journeyman Plumber
• S Samuel S. Bowser Self - Cell Biologist
• J Jan Pawlowski Self - Zoologist
• W William Jirsa Self - Linguist, Computer Expert
• K Karen Joyce Self - Traveler, Computer Expert
• L Libor Zicha Self - Utility Mechanic
• A Ashrita Furman Self - Multiple World Record Holder
• D David Ainley Self - Marine Ecologist
• W William McIntosh Self - Volcanologist, Geochronologist