Latitudes of change

A group of four citizen-explorers embark on a 12,000 km sailing journey to the coast of Greenland. Coming from various backgrounds, some want to change their lives, some want to give meaning to their travels, all are looking for adventure. Their mission: Collect important scientific data on marine life, focusing on whales, plankton, and microplastics. Braving storms, being far from home, the crew members unite around a common passion: the discovery of nature and the contact with whales. They will learn, grow, and experience intense emotions together in an extraordinary human adventure.

  • Richard Mardens
    Director
  • Richard Mardens
    Writer
  • Arnaud Conne
    Writer
  • Noé Sardet
    Producer
    Arctic Bloom, The plankton chronicles
  • Colin Riendeau
    Producer
    Seekers
  • Arnaud Conne
    Key Cast
  • Virginie Wyss
    Key Cast
  • Matthew Ryle
    Key Cast
  • David Drury
    Music Composer
  • Fabienne Lucet
    Music Composer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Latitudes du changement
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    exploration, nature, adventure, science, wildlife
  • Runtime:
    60 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 11, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    150,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada, France, Greenland
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Richard Mardens

Richard Mardens is a director and biologist passionate about adventure and the marine environment. He has traveled the world working on various scientific studies in marine biology or carrying out adventure expeditions related to raising awareness of environmental issues. Images have become his second language. He now lives in Quebec and is committed to sharing the beauty of nature and human stories that surround it.

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