Longyearbyen, a bipolar city

Overview

In the Arctic, the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen, located in the Svalbard archipelago, has been extracting coal for one hundred years as an energetic and economic source, which stirs many environmental paradoxes. In 2015, the mayor election year, the coal prices fall and the issue of sustainable development starts to emerge in the minds. According to some scientists, politicians and city locals, Longyearbyen is now facing a race against the clock.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 3, 2016

Original language

Norwegian

Director

Manuel Deiller

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt6266292