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title: "The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hero-s-journey-to-the-third-pole-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 754556
imdb_id: "tt10176564"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hero-s-journey-to-the-third-pole-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole (also referred to as Þriðji pólinn).
Year: 2020.
Release Date: 09/24/2020 (IS).
Genre: Documentary (specifically described as a Bipolar Music Documentary with Elephants).
Runtime: 1h 15m.
Directors: Andri Snær Magnason, Anní Ólafsdóttir.
Cast/People: Anna Tara Edwards (Icelander raised in Nepal), Högni Egilsson (legendary musician), Rajesh Hamal, Arun Raj Kunwar.
Plot/Description: Part road movie, part musical, part serious inquiry into the caverns of the mind. Follows Anna Tara Edwards and Högni Egilsson as they journey to Anna's childhood home in the mountain jungles to explore the afflictions and superpowers that come with bipolar disorder.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andri Snær Magnason, Anní Ólafsdóttir
- **Networks / Studios**: Elsku Rut

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anna Tara Edwards** as *Self*
- **Högni Egilsson** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole online?
The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole worth watching?
The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole and when was it released?
The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole is a feature film with a runtime of 75 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole?
The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole was directed by Andri Snær Magnason, Anní Ólafsdóttir.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/754556)
- [The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole (2020) — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/754556-thridji-pollinn)
- [The Hero's Journey to the Third Pole (2020) Full Cast & Crew ...](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-heros-journey-to-the-3rd-pole/credits)
- [The Hero's Journey to the 3rd Pole (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10176564/)

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