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The Face of the High Arctic

1958 12 min
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This short documentary studies the geological evolution that has gone on for millions of years in the High Arctic. Following the evidence of glaciers that have advanced and receded, the film also traces life forms that have changed with the climate.

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This short documentary studies the geological evolution that has gone on for millions of years in the High Arctic. Following the evidence of glaciers that have advanced and receded, the film also traces life forms that have changed with the climate.
Geography and Geology All subjects
  • director
    Dalton Muir
  • camera
    Dalton Muir
  • producer
    Hugh O'Connor
  • executive producer
    Tom Daly
  • commentary
    Strowan Robertson
  • editing
    William Greaves
  • narrator
    Michael Kane
  • music
    Robert Fleming

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