OPENING NIGHT

PICTURE OF HIS LIFE

World-famous Israeli-born underwater wildlife stills photographer Amos Nachoum has swam with crocodiles and killer whales, with anacondas and with great white sharks. He has developed a unique approach that puts him face-to-face with his subjects, without any protection. But one major predator has always eluded him: He has always dreamed of swimming underwater with a polar bear and capturing it face-to-face on film. Barely escaping with his life on a previous attempt, he is determined to give it one last shot. The danger is real, perhaps more real than ever, but now, as he nears the end of his career, he knows that this is his last chance to get the picture of a lifetime. Set against the stunning stark landscapes of the Canadian Arctic, and featuring breathtaking underwater cinematography, this enthralling and moving documentary follows Amos on his heartfelt quest. As the journey unfolds, Amos contemplates the series of unspoken events from his past that drove him here, to the end of the world. It has been a long and painful journey, but where others find fear, Amos finds redemption.