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Across the icy desert

Set in the breath-taking landscapes of Iceland, “Across the Icy Desert” presents a snapshot of three Capuchin priests who dedicate their lives to serve the miniscule Catholic community in this country. Another face of the Church in a very different setting. Here, as Fr. Kováčik mentions, material needs are plentifully satisfied and yet there is a deep need for spiritual nourishment. The Capuchins’ vocation is not about addressing crowds of people, but to serve and love the very few women and men at the furthest border in the world who need the presence of God.

  • Bartek Zytkowiak
    Director
  • Jonas Soto
    Producer
  • Mark von Riedemann
    Producer
  • Rafal Jerzak
    Cinematography
  • Marek Skrzecz
    Editing
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Poland
  • Country of Filming:
    Iceland
  • Language:
    Polish, Slovak
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Arctic Open
    Arkhangelsk
    Russian Federation
    December 6, 2024
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • crtn.org
    Distributor
    Country: Germany
    Rights: All Rights
Director - Bartek Zytkowiak