This Cold Life
Polar bears outnumber humans in Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world, where residents face harsh climate challenges and an uncertain economic future.
Synopsis
Polar bears outnumber humans in Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world, where residents face harsh climate challenges and an uncertain economic future.
Synopsis
Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world, faces unique challenges in the Svalbard archipelago. Filmmaker Darren Mann captures the struggles of this small community, where polar bears outnumber residents and the climate is unforgiving. Once an industrial center, Longyearbyen now confronts an uncertain economic future. Two local men successfully campaigned to change laws, leading to the establishment of the town's only brewery, which has become a key export. Personal stories reflect the unity and resourcefulness of life in this Arctic settlement.
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