With a population of just 59 hardy souls, Niaqornat, North West Greenland, is not just one of the remotest, coldest and most far-flung corner of the earth: it is the VILLAGE AT THE END OF THE WORLD!
Like all villages, Niaqornat has its supporters and detractors amongst the local populace. For some it is paradise, they can’t imagine living anywhere else, for others it’s the last place on earth they want to be. For most Niaqornat is simply home. But the village is at risk – if the population falls below 50 there is a danger that the entire village will be relocated to the nearest town.
This fascinating feature documentary from British director Sarah Gavron (Brick Lane) and husband David Katznelson (Downton Abbey), follows the community over the course of a year as they try their best to save their village. VILLAGE AT THE END OF THE WORLD reflects the dilemmas of most small communities all over the world, but this one just happens to be in one of the remotest spots on earth. It comes to UK cinemas on 10 May 2013 from Dogwoof. The trailer is above.
