DOCUMENTARY . 2017 . 1h 50m . 6.5/10

A Moon of Nickel and Ice_

The Siberian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, was established here for the nickel and other metal deposits. Built under Stalin by Gulag prisoners—who numbered some 650,000 between 1930 and 1950—today it still constitutes an open-air cage, imprisoned by the glacial landscape, imbued with suffering and history.

6.5/10
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1h 50m
Runtime
2017
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Siberian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, was established here for the nickel and other metal deposits. Built under Stalin by Gulag prisoners—who numbered some 650,000 between 1930 and 1950—today it still constitutes an open-air cage, imprisoned by the glacial landscape, imbued with suffering and history.

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A Moon of Nickel and Ice was released 9 years ago in 2017.
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The Siberian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, was established here for the nickel and other metal deposits. Built under Stalin by Gulag prisoners—wh...
A Moon of Nickel and Ice is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

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6.5/10 (2 votes)

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What is A Moon of Nickel and Ice about?
The Siberian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, was established here for the nickel and other metal deposits. Built under Stalin by Gulag prisoners—who numbered some 650,000 between 1930 and 1950—today it still constitutes an open-air cage, imprisoned by the glacial landscape, imbued with suffering and history.
How long is A Moon of Nickel and Ice?
A Moon of Nickel and Ice has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
What is the rating of A Moon of Nickel and Ice?
A Moon of Nickel and Ice has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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