Two dancers schlep to the Arctic to make art in a snowstorm. No, seriously.
Why do we do incredibly difficult things that have no practical application? Is there a parallel between geographic and artistic exploration? Fram is a documentary and travel film about two friends journeying to the end of the earth, in order to make a dance film in the arctic wilderness of Svalbard. En route, they explore the history of our ideas of the Arctic, along with the grand questions of life, art and our place in the world. Sharing their love of discovering new geographic and artistic frontiers, choreographer-dancer-filmmakers and outdoor enthusiasts Thomas Freundlich and Valtteri Raekallio take the viewer on an engaging journey to a place where few have been and even fewer have danced.
Cinematography
Stunning Arctic landscapes that humble every frame
Direction
Seamless blend of travelogue and intimate dance
Practical Effects
Actual dancing in actual subzero conditions
Director
Thomas Freundlich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
FI
