- “The Golden Compass” (2007): Based on Philip Pullman’s popular novel, this fantasy adventure film includes scenes set in Svalbard. The story follows a young girl who embarks on a journey to rescue kidnapped children and uncovers a world filled with magic and talking animals.
- “Fortitude” (2015-2018): Though not a movie, “Fortitude” is a critically acclaimed television series set in an Arctic community inspired by Svalbard. The show delves into mysterious events, dark secrets, and the challenges of living in an extreme environment.
- “Black Ice” (2007):This Norwegian crime thriller takes place in Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s largest settlement. When a woman goes missing, her husband becomes the prime suspect, leading to a gripping tale of suspicion, secrets, and frozen landscapes.
- “The Snowman” (2017): While not fully set in Svalbard, this crime thriller based on Jo Nesbø’s novel features scenes shot in the archipelago. Starring Michael Fassbender, the film follows a detective’s hunt for a serial killer who leaves snowmen as his calling card.
- “Operasjon Arctic” (2014): A Norwegian family adventure film, “Operasjon Arctic” tells the story of three young kids who find themselves stranded on a deserted Arctic island. With Svalbard serving as the filming location, the movie offers natural landscapes and a heartwarming journey.
- “His Dark Materials” trilogy by Philip Pullman: The second book, “The Subtle Knife,” features an exploration of the island of Svalbard and its magical elements.
- “Ice Station” by Matthew Reilly: This thriller novel takes place in Svalbard, where a team of scientists discovers a hidden research station and becomes embroiled in a high-stakes battle for survival.
- “The End of the World Running Club” by Adrian J. Walker: In this post-apocalyptic novel, Svalbard serves as a refuge for a group of survivors amidst a catastrophic event, and their journey takes them across the frozen landscape.
- “Arctic Drift” by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler: Part of the Dirk Pitt Adventure series, this action-packed novel sees the main characters investigate a potential catastrophe in Svalbard involving a mysterious element and a plot to manipulate global weather patterns.
- “Blackout” by Ragnar Jónasson: This crime fiction novel is set in Svalbard and follows a rookie police officer who finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation in an isolated Arctic community during the polar night.
WANDERLIST: Svalbard in books and on film
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