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The White Planet
The White Planet

The White Planet

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The White Planet or in French, La Planète Blanche, is a 2006 documentary about the wildlife of the Arctic. It shows interactions between marine animals, birds and land animals, especially the polar bear, over a one year period. The fragility of the Arctic is hinted at as a reason to prevent climate change. It was nominated for the Documentary category in the 27th Genie Awards in 2007.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

22 March 2006

Country

Canada

Cast

Jean-Louis Étienne

Jean-Louis Étienne

Narrateur

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