Scandinavia – Into the Darkness

Director: Mi-Yong Brehm, Verena Feige

Producer: Marco Polo Film AG

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Country: Germany

Synopsis

At the end of June, the longest day of the year is celebrated throughout Scandinavia with festivals and bonfires - the night when the sun never sets. After months of darkness, the midnight sun lights up the north of Europe. This film travels through Finland, Norway and Sweden from 21st June, meets people who deal with light in different ways and shows how animals and plants adapt to the challenge of the polar day until the sun finally sinks beneath the horizon and the darkness of winter returns once again.

Objectives

Inform viewers about the unique phenomena of polar day and polar night. The film shows the ecological and cultural impacts of these extreme seasonal changes, including how they affect wildlife, plant life, and local communities. Overall, it wants to inspire viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the Arctic environment in Northern Scandinavia, fostering a sense of wonder and encouraging conservation efforts in this fragile ecosystem.