On the Far Side of the Earth
1972, Swedish. Directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
This four-episode Swedish documentary series by Arne Sucksdorff draws on footage shot over four years in Brazil—especially in the Pantanal wetlands—and is narrated from Sucksdorff’s personal diary. It combines images of plants, animals, landscapes, and daily camp life with moments of tension (e.g. threats to wildlife) and reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Swedish
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- Released
- 16 September 1972
- Original title
- På jordens baksida
- Country
- Brazil
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On the Far Side of the Earth runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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On the Far Side of the Earth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 September 1972. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed On the Far Side of the Earth?
On the Far Side of the Earth (1972) was directed by Arne Sucksdorff and stars Arne Sucksdorff.