BERSERK IN THE ANTARCTIC
Plenty of people said this voyage was doomed to go wrong - and they were right.
This is the incredible story of three young men who risk their lives again and again on board their little yacht, the Berserk.
The destination is Antarctica, the captain is 21-year-old Jarle Andh?om Norway, and the crew consists of two chance adventurers from the USA and Argentina who’ve never sailed before.
From day one, the voyage is a fight for their lives in the teeth of hurricanes and ice floes in a25-year-old yacht, which is falling more and more apart and has no engine, because the latter only works when the sun is shining. Panic and bitter conflicts erupt among the crew, but escape is impossible.
Berserk in the Antarctic shocks through its frank portrayal of three young men who set themselves inhuman challenges and yet manage to record the whole voyage on video.
But there are also idyllic moments – and funny ones, too. The rich fauna of Antarctica and its fabulous natural beauty are seen through youthful eyes and minds before the yacht sets sail for civilisation once more.
- Original title:
- Beserk i Antarctis
- Release year:
- 2000
- Director:
- Kaare Skard
- Producer:
- Kaare Skard
- Running length:
- 52 minutes
- Production company:
- TV 2 Norway
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