1608797
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Greenland: The Icy Eldorado

2025-12-23
8
fr 56m
DocumentaryDrama
Greenland has become a major geopolitical issue between the United States, Europe, Russia, and China due to its geographical location and mineral resources. Its geopolitical destiny will have significant ecological consequences for the entire planet. What choice will the people of Greenland make? The largest island in the world, with its 2.2 million square kilometers covered 80% by ice, is also one of the least densely populated territories on Earth, with barely 57,000 inhabitants. Mainly living off fishing, tourism, and Danish subsidies, yet sitting on a potential treasure. We are talking about 25% of the world's hydrocarbon reserves, the third-largest uranium reserves, and 20% of rare earths. An icy Eldorado that today sparks all sorts of ambitions, one of the hotspots where the future of our multipolar world is being shaped. This is what the film will explore, addressing both its economic and commercial challenges, as well as its geo-ecological and military implications.

Director

Jean-Yves Cauchard

Director

Vivien Meltz

Writer

Jean-Yves Cauchard

Writer

Vivien Meltz

Producer

Song Pham

Producer

Serge Gordey

conflict social documentary international intrigue indigenous community international crime geopolitics international relations social & cultural documentary international arbitration international trade local perspective international competition conflict zone geopolitical conflict local legacy local community

Status

Released

Countries

  • France
  • Belgium
  • Canada

Companies

  • Temps noir
  • ARTE GEIE
  • RTBF
  • ICI RDI