On the Far Side of the Earth(1972)
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On the Far Side of the Earth Synopsis
This four-episode Swedish documentary series by Arne Sucksdorff draws on footage shot over four years in Brazil—especially in the Pantanal wetlands—and is narrated from Sucksdorff’s personal diary. It combines images of plants, animals, landscapes, and daily camp life with moments of tension (e.g. threats to wildlife) and reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature.
On the Far Side of the Earth (1972) is a documentary film directed by Arne Sucksdorff, released on September 16, 1972 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Arne Sucksdorff. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Producers:
- Bengteric Nordell
- Production:
- Sveriges Radio
- Status:
- Released
On the Far Side of the Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Arne Sucksdorff, produced by Bengteric Nordell.
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The main cast of On the Far Side of the Earth (1972) includes Arne Sucksdorff. The film was directed by Arne Sucksdorff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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On the Far Side of the Earth was released on September 16, 1972 and runs for 2h.
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On the Far Side of the Earth (1972) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.