Zimov Hypothesis
In Siberia Sergey Zimov and his son Nikita are attempting to slow down the melting of the permafrost, which holds huge carbon reserves, by reintroducing large mammals present in the area during the ice age. It is a mammoth project driven by the faith and convictions of a small group of adventurer-researchers.
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Zimov Hypothesis
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- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 15, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
User Score
81%
Original Title
Retour à l'âge de glace : L'Hypothèse de Zimov
Production Companies
Ethnofund Film Company, Arturo Mio, 13 Productions, ARTE, Take Five, RTBF
Director
Denis Sneguirev
Description
In Siberia Sergey Zimov and his son Nikita are attempting to slow down the melting of the permafrost, which holds huge carbon reserves, by reintroducing large mammals present in the area during the ice age. It is a mammoth project driven by the faith and convictions of a small group of adventurer-researchers.
