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Wavy 2

202248 minGdocumentary

A sailing voyage to Svalbard leads Niko Schirmer and Celeste Pomerantz through arctic conditions filled with wild animals and challenging ski terrain.

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Nikolai Schirmer

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A sailing voyage to Svalbard leads Niko Schirmer and Celeste Pomerantz through arctic conditions filled with wild animals and challenging ski terrain.

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Nikolai Schirmer

Nikolai Schirmerdirector

Nikolai Schirmer

Nikolai Schirmercast

Celeste Pomerantzcast

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Niko Schirmer and Celeste Pomerantz sail aboard Sofie to Svalbard, a northern Norwegian island. During the 48-minute documentary, they ski in Arctic conditions and encounter wildlife. Schirmer had previously vowed never to return to the boat, but his experiences on this trip unfold in various adventures. The film captures moments of skiing through challenging couloirs and interactions with other people in the region.

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