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Polaris

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The world has upended, and we find ourselves in a remote part of the world, during forever-winter, where women endure a vicious lifestyle, reflective of a brutal environment, inherited from the cruel disregard of generations prior. This is a world where toxic green goo runs thicker than blood in fish and wild animals. The women number few within a massive territory, where everyone labors to survive. But, there are factions of marauders (MORADS), who band together and use their collective brutality to raid, hunt, and remain formidable from attack. To be a Morad requires a relentless work ethic, enforced by peer accountability. In return, one might live longer because there is strength in community. To be other than a Morad is to risk attack from them -- and requires an uncommon aptitude for survival.
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Nick Allen RogerEbert.com Sep 26, 2022
Carthew is committed to her bold vision about human nature. Go to Full Review Stephanie Malone Morbidly Beautiful Mar 30, 2023
4.5/5
A breathtaking, apocalyptic eco-horror told entirely in visual language, POLARIS is an extraordinary achievement. It's a startlingly uncommon vision with tremendous heart and powerful themes worthy of exploration. Go to Full Review Daniela Urzola Caimán Cuadernos de Cine Nov 8, 2022
If the film is successful, it is in showing these relationships just beyond the figures of mother and daughter, focusing on a horizontal bond – that of sisters who share the same pain [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sara Clements Pajiba Aug 1, 2022
Polaris is an indie sci-fi eco-adventure not to be missed. Just as David Cronenberg brought some “new flesh” to Canadian horror, KC Carthew could do the same with Canadian sci-fi if she chooses to stick to that genre. Go to Full Review Deirdre Crimmins Rue Morgue Magazine Jul 29, 2022
When taken for its visuals, incredible performances and world-building, Polaris is a worthy entry in post-apocalyptic cinema’s hallowed halls. Frustratingly, the extra layers of forced fables get in the way of its ascending to greatness. Go to Full Review Christopher Cross Tilt Magazine Jul 26, 2022
3.5/5
Polaris is surprising in how well it is able to take the audience by the hand and bring them into its post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Calvin B @RT98706897 Oct 1, 2026 This innovative and exploratory film, you can expect to find yourself with the challenging thought: where iss modern filmmaking headed? This brave, and illuminating picture challenges the norms of recent film history, and begs the question of a new style of production. This movie is a great opportunity to watch modern cinema with a group of friends, AND an opportunity to come back to it on your own and align your heart with that which was put into this movie! See more Jay S @RT61032810 Mar 29, 2026 This movie was amazing. The minimal dialogue and no subtitles made it even more amazing I sometimes less says more! See more Viva L. @MissVivaLee Jan 12, 2026 Damnnnnnn this is one hell of a movie!!! The lead actor...wow. See more Richard B @Komard Jan 5, 2026 Polaris is an atmospheric film that mistakes ambiguity for depth. While it presents striking imagery and an intriguing premise, it never clearly articulates its story, stakes, or purpose. Key elements; why certain characters are pursued, what the green substance represents, and what the central conflict actually is, remain frustratingly unexplained. The film leans heavily on symbolism and allegory but fails to anchor those symbols to a coherent narrative. By the time the story reaches its abstract conclusion, it feels less like a resolution and more like an evasion. The ending may aim for poetic meaning, but without sufficient context, it comes across as confusing rather than profound. Polaris has mood and visuals, but it lacks clarity, direction, and payoff. For viewers looking for narrative cohesion or thematic grounding, it ultimately feels unfinished and unsatisfying. See more Scott H @AndrewSHH Dec 8, 2025 There was once a little girl who was raised by a bear. She screamed a lot, and stabbed the unholy living crap out of everyone. Then she spontaneously exploded while her friend looked on and smiled. See more Ross T @RT82282596 Jun 28, 2025 This is the film that made me sign up. This is unwatchable dross. Nobody who likes this has ever actually watched a film before. A symptom of the death of film making in the west. Terrible, not a single redeeming quality. See more Read all reviews
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Kirsten Carthew

Director

Viva Lee

Sumi

Muriel Dutil

Dee

Charlene Abraham

Morad Woodchopper #1

Veronique Boileau

Morad Dog Musher #2

Lindsay Caskenette

Morad Dog Musher #1

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Synopsis The world has upended, and we find ourselves in a remote part of the world, during forever-winter, where women endure a vicious lifestyle, reflective of a brutal environment, inherited from the cruel disregard of generations prior. This is a world where toxic green goo runs thicker than blood in fish and wild animals. The women number few within a massive territory, where everyone labors to survive. But, there are factions of marauders (MORADS), who band together and use their collective brutality to raid, hunt, and remain formidable from attack. To be a Morad requires a relentless work ethic, enforced by peer accountability. In return, one might live longer because there is strength in community. To be other than a Morad is to risk attack from them -- and requires an uncommon aptitude for survival.
Director
Kirsten Carthew
Producer
Paul Cadieux, Kirsten Carthew, Max Fraser, Alyson Richards
Screenwriter
Kirsten Carthew
Distributor
Epic Pictures
Genre
Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
root
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 7, 2023
Runtime
1h 29m
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