At a glance
A Frozen Dream is a Swedish documentary film directed by Jan Troell and released in 1997. It recounts Salomon August Andrée’s ill-fated 1897 attempt to cross the North Pole by hydrogen balloon. The film was made as a follow-up to Troell’s 1982 Swedish movie Flight of the Eagle, connecting it with an earlier film about the same historical expedition. Aviation is its listed subject. The documentary is in Swedish. Its focus on an attempted polar balloon flight gives viewers an account centered on an aviation venture and its failure, rather than a general survey of flight. Those interested in Andrée’s expedition can find the film’s subject, director, language, and relationship to Flight of the Eagle useful when deciding whether it fits their interests.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in aviation history, polar exploration, and Salomon August Andrée’s balloon expedition. It may also appeal to those following Jan Troell’s films, especially the earlier Flight of the Eagle.
What is good
- Covers Andrée’s 1897 North Pole balloon attempt
- Directed by Jan Troell
- Follows the 1982 film Flight of the Eagle
- Focuses on aviation
What to know first
- The listed language is Swedish
Verdict
A Frozen Dream recounts a specific, ill-fated aviation expedition and is linked to Troell’s earlier Flight of the Eagle. Its Swedish-language presentation is a key consideration for viewers.
Details
- Year
- 1997wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Jan Troellwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Swedenwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- aviationwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0123850wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q4656878· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Frozen_Dream· checked 2 Oct 2026