Glacial Balance
2013, English. Directed by Ethan Steinman.
Water and its sources have historically been the key factor in the establishment of cities, of civilizations. 'Glacial Balance' is a contemplative documentary film showing the effects climate change is having on Andean glaciers and the lives of those who depend on them for survival. In the film, we travel along the spine of the Andes mountain range, from Colombia to Argentina, getting to know the lives of those who will be first affected by the dwindling glacier reserve, the 'canaries in the mine'; The locals' experiences and scientists working in a race against time.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 December 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ethan Steinman
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Glacial Balance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 2013. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Glacial Balance?
Glacial Balance (2013) was directed by Ethan Steinman and stars Gladys Acán, Carlos Arellano, Marisa Acán.