Watch Icebound: The Final Voyage of the Karluk

  • 2012
  • 1 hr 7 min

Icebound: The Final Voyage of the Karluk is a gripping documentary film that tells the tale of the ill-fated Endurance expedition of 1913-1916. The film is directed by Scott Rettberg and produced by Ed Martin, and it is based on the book of the same name by Leonard F. Guttridge. The Karluk, a steel-reinforced, three-masted schooner, was a part of the Canadian Arctic Expedition led by Canadian explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson. The expedition aimed to explore and study the little-known Arctic regions of Northern Canada.

The film starts by introducing the members of the Karluk crew, including the captain, Robert Bartlett, the expedition leader, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, and various scientists and crew members. The narrative is interspersed with footage of the stark and unforgiving Arctic landscape.

The journey begins smoothly, with the Karluk sailing through calm waters and the crew engaging in scientific research and hunting. However, things take a turn for the worse when the ship becomes icebound in the Arctic Sea. The crew is forced to abandon the ship and take refuge on the ice.

As the days go by, the crew is forced to deal with hunger, cold, and dwindling supplies. They also face the constant threat of polar bears, which they must fend off with improvised weapons.

The situation becomes increasingly dire when the crew is separated into two groups, with one led by Bartlett on the ice, and the other led by Stefansson on a nearby island. The group on the ice struggles to keep warm and find food, while the group on the island faces their own set of challenges.

The film captures the tension and desperation of the crew as they struggle to survive. In addition to the harrowing footage of the crew on the ice and the island, the film also features reenactments of events that took place onboard the Karluk.

Icebound: The Final Voyage of the Karluk is a haunting and powerful film that highlights the resilience and courage of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship. The film tells a story that is both tragic and inspiring, and it gives viewers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the Arctic.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2012
  • Runtime
    1 hr 7 min
  • Language
    English