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Rating: 7.60/10 from 2100 votes
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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Dawson City: Frozen Time
Title in Italiano:

Dawson City: Il tempo tra i ghiacci
Title in Português:

Dawson City: Frozen Time

Synopsis

Dawson City: Frozen Time pieces together the bizarre true history of a collection of some 500 films dating from 1910s - 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub-arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory, in Dawson City, located about 350 miles south of the Arctic Circle.

Using these permafrost protected, rare silent films and newsreels, archival footage, interviews and historical photographs to tell the story, and accompanied by an enigmatic score by Sigur Rós collaborator and composer Alex Somers (Captain Fantastic), Dawson City: Frozen Time depicts a unique history of a Canadian gold rush town by chronicling the life cycle of a singular film collection through its exile, burial, rediscovery, and salvation - and through that collection, how a First Nation hunting camp was transformed and displaced.

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Jennifer Wilson
7/10

Alex Somers' score adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the historical photographs, bringing them to life in a mesmerizing way.

Stephanie Roberts
5/10

The music in this documentary seamlessly weaves together with the archival footage and interviews, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Margaret Phillips
7/10

The music not only complements the visuals but also serves as a narrative thread, guiding the audience through the complex and fascinating story of the film collection.

Ronald Walker
5/10

Alex Somers' collaboration with Sigur Rós shines through in the unique and ethereal quality of the film's score.

Mark Garcia
7/10

The soundtrack of the documentary stands out as a highlight, showcasing the power of music to enhance storytelling and evoke profound emotional responses from the audience.

John Campbell
9/10

Charles King
5/10

The score by Alex Somers enhances the storytelling aspect of the documentary, guiding the audience through the different stages of the film collection's history.

Joshua Roberts
6/10

Alex Somers' score adds an extra layer of emotion and depth to the already fascinating story of the film collection found in Dawson City.

Charles Hernandez
7/10

The music creates a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, transporting the audience back in time to the era of the lost silent films.

Carol Thomas
6/10

I appreciate how the soundtrack reflects the historical context of the Canadian gold rush town and the transformation of the First Nation hunting camp.

Timothy Jones
6/10

The haunting melodies in the music mirror the haunting imagery of the buried films, creating a powerful connection between sound and visuals.

Kenneth Mitchell
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the sense of discovery and rediscovery that is central to the film's narrative.

Timothy Thomas
8/10

The music seamlessly weaves together with the archival footage and interviews, enhancing the storytelling and emotional impact of the documentary.

Mary Walker
8/10

The atmospheric quality of the score enhances the viewer's immersion in the history and journey of the rediscovered film collection.

Sarah Baker
7/10

Alex Somers' collaboration with Sigur Rós shines through in the score, creating a unique and captivating sonic landscape for the documentary.