Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice (2020) | Movie

Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice movie

🎬 Title: Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice / Die Stadt unter dem Eis – Kalter Krieg auf Grönland

Story: In 1959, amid the intense tensions of the Cold War, the U.S. government initiated the establishment of Camp Century, a covert military installation nestled in the remote northern region of Greenland. This nearly self-sufficient community featured roads, housing, and even a nuclear power plant to fuel its operations, designed to host missiles that would be directed at the Soviet Union.

⭐ Rating: 7 (2 votes)

📅 Release date: January 8, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 53 minutes

🎭 Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie

🎬 Director: Peter Bardehle

✍️ Writer: Peter Bardehle

🌍 Countries: Germany

🏢 Production companies: Vidicom Media, ZDF, ARTE

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👥 Cast: Tanja Dohse (Narrator), Kristian Havidtfelt Nielsen (Historian), Sören Gregersen (Former Camp Century Worker), Chuck Rose (Former U.S. Air Force), Sergei Khrushchev (Engineer), Aleqa Hammond (Politician), Horst Machguth (Glaciologist), Nikita Khrushchev (Politician – archive footage), Dwight D. Eisenhower (Politician – archive footage), Richard Nixon (Politician – archive footage)

Editor’s note: Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice (2020) presents itself as a compelling documentary that blends history with a personal touch. Under the direction of Peter Bardehle, the film maintains a well-paced flow and a strong sense of place. The performances, particularly by Tanja Dohse, Kristian Havidtfelt Nielsen, and Sören Gregersen, add a human element to the narrative. With a runtime of 53 minutes, it effectively covers its topic. While it has some imperfections, its strengths far outweigh the minor flaws. If this subject piques your interest, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

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