In the northernmost city in the world, the sun disappears for 2 months every winter. This perpetual night causes extreme effects on people, known as "polar stress syndrome". Would you be able to survive two months of complete darkness? I mean, we humans can get used to a lot of things but would you want to?
I honestly don't think I personally could. I can't even stand the temporarily "shorter days" caused by the annual "Daylight Saving Time" routine of turning the clocks back an hour! 😅
I get up and go to work before the sun is up. Work for all day in a dark facility. When I get off it's dark. Do it again the next day. Only see the sun on weekends. I think I'd be just fine.
Here we have the Winter Blue syndrome when the daylight gets shorter, similar but not as extreme like all day long in the dark.. one treatment is light therapy, lighting in the house will alleviate some of the depression. But in severe cases, move to different geolocation is a must.
I am a Norwegian from Oslo. My father and all relatives on his side leaves close to Hammerfest. I stayed about 3-4 years myself up there, in the next city closest to Hammerfest, namely Alta. You adapt and get used to it, meaning the «winter time». People up north survive the winter months by staying social, keeping active with work and interests, and also keep and communicate thru a pretty colorful dialect. They dont hold back in terms of saying what they mean, and also have a GREAT sense of humor. Keep in mind that the summer months are the excatly opposite, with the midnight sun shining 24/7 between june-august. They are very concious and focused on staying active and getting as much sunlight during that period making sure body and mind are exposed to and packed with D- vitamin from the main source, the sun, in due time before fall sett in. Hope this helps.
I did not see blacks during many visits to the country but I see a lot of Arabs and Muslims and Asians. So I think not a racial issue but the tough immigation laws of Norway.
@@justiceevans1720 Absolutely. As an american citizen the odds would not be against you imo. The us embassy in Oslo is far the biggest of any foreign ones, guess it may be because of the history and overall good relations, especially since ww2. A LOT of young norwegians have gone over for a year during high school, doing their bachelors, master or phd. And also a lot of work related exchange students have worked anywhere from Au pairs to Disney/Epcot throughout the years. I guess what I am trying to underscore is that if you come here to work it should get ur chance greatly enhanced compared to other reasons. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps, SL
@@justiceevans1720 Absolutely. As an american citizen the odds would not be against you imo. The us embassy in Oslo is far the biggest of any foreign ones, guess it may be because of the history and overall good relations, especially since ww2. A LOT of young norwegians have gone over for a year during high school, doing their bachelors, master or phd. And also a lot of work related exchange students have worked anywhere from Au pairs to Disney/Epcot throughout the years. I guess what I am trying to underscore is that if you come here to work it should get ur chance greatly enhanced compared to other reasons. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps, SL
@@justiceevans1720Strangely enough, I was thinking about that exact same question as I noticed how very White the population seemed but then, in the very last scenes of the documentary, I saw that there were a couple of Black children at the nursery school. I was surprised to see this as this was a much smaller city than the likes of Oslo or Bergen and located so far North! So apparently there definitely are Black people who live in Norway , speak Norwegian and assimilate to the Norwegian culture. But if I were you and thinking of living in Norway id probably choose to live in a larger city like Oslo where there’d likely be a larger Black community. Also, id assume that in a big, metropolitan city like Oslo people would be more accepting of other cultures and races.
Great documentary. I appreciate that I live in a place that is sunny almost ever day and I can open my windows most days. I don't even need air conditioning. I even get slightly depressed on days that are cloudy and I could never live in such a place as Hammerfest.
im an emotional wreck when daylight savings ends here in america. id probably go insane living in a city like this. i really thrive on sunshine, guess im never leaving california
Fantastic weather there & you guys are very fortunate. But as you would know, on the flip side of the coin, raging fires occur more frequently these days, specifically when very hot, windy & not enough rainfall. Between May & October are the riskiest times of year (if/when it will most unfortunately occur).
I've heard some say, that this period of time is akin, to a type of human hibernation, but nothing could be farther from the truth. We Norwegians do our best to remain social, active & just keep on working & doing what we love/normally do during any other time of year. I no longer live in Norway (although I do plan to return some day), but this is how life was for my family & I during this time of year in Hammerfest, when we'd stay with my Paternal Grandparents. We were so used to this way of life & for me personally, I carry some very precious memories of my time/life there. I so appreciate this cycle of nature, this period of time spent in the dark & chill, somewhat cosy & often quiet, but once it's all over, I absolutely crave for the daylight, the sunshine & beautiful blue skies. I should also add, that during the Summer months it's the polar opposite. The midnight sun will continuously shine between June & August & for those who aren't accustomed to this, it can really mess up their sleep cycle/circadian rhythm. Fun fact....Many Scandinavian's will actually go out & play golf/sport during the midnight sun period & many until the early morning hours. Many just want to make the most of the sun & absorb as much Vit D as they can, because once the harsh, dark & cold Winter sets in, Vit D absorption almost completely decreases, but is then found thru daily diet & consuming cod liver oil. This was really enjoyable to view & Thank you for sharing.
I wouldn’t mind living in a country like that. I love long winters. There is something introspective about darkness you don’t get in sunny climates where the sun bores into your eye balls much of the day. Mind you the days where it is light 24/7 would be a challenge but you can go inside and draw the curtains and shut out the world.
I live in Hammerfest. The darkness is nice and cozy the first couple of weeks, then you really start missing the sun and daylight and start feeling the lack of energy and D-vitamin you get from the sun
I'm from that region, and I also lived a long period of my life longer south with more daylight in the winter. Before, it could be really cold in the wintertime. The record in my living life that I have experienced is - 51 degrees celsius. I have startet and driven a car i - 49. Plastic starts to disintegrate in - 37 and insects and animals who do not belong to us in the arctic, they die in that temperature. Although it is called dark time, it is not that dark, neither during the day nor at night. It's not like a night in Africa where it gets dark. No problems with traveling in nature in the dark without carrying a light and if you have something to hide, then not everyone can see what you are doing. It is rather the spring that is the problem, then all the winter's bad conscience comes to light. It simply gets too bright and so fast.
your experience sounds fascinating . are there things which might serve as easier transitioning ? reading your wording , I can picture it within my mind and get a visual feeling of it. I would have to use Chromatherapy when there , to ease any anxiousness .
I am also from the region, but now live in the south of the country. You are right. The moon, the northern lights and the stars, as well as electric lights in the cities are reflected in the white snow, creating magical lighting conditions. However, if it is a mild winter with little snow, heavy clouds and rain, it is much worse - which is not unusual on the coast, especially before Christmas. If it hadn't been for love, I would have moved back to Finnmark many years ago. The dark season can be tough, but it is compensated many times over by the wonderful summer nights.
@@ahkkariq7406 People fail to realize how the snow actually lights up the surroundings. If - as you say - it is a mild winter before the snow inevitably arrives, it gets much worse in terms of lighting. The snow also act as an insulating agent (as long as the temperature doesn't drop too much), giving off a much warmer vibe.
@@viggoholmsen7203 Not only that, but the snow also muffles sounds as long as it is soft. The surroundings change completely if a certain amount of snow falls.
Pienso que es un reto en sí mismo tener que superar un horario que te dice constantemente " se ve oscuro pero es de día, asi que no te duermas" que fuerte, no digo.problemas psiquiátricos tienen sus gentes, pero como todos, deben adaptarse para vivir. Mi admiración perpetua a estas personas. Un saludo desde Venezuela ❤🇻🇪
I am very grateful that i dont have to live in those types of countries, i love warm weather all year round. Long days also. Italy and Spain have the best weather.
WOW... I live in a country where the climate is hot and most days are extremely bright even in winter. This cold city in Norway where the night lasts for a long time seems like an alien planet to me. But I suppose the Hammerfest people who travel to Brazil will also feel like they're on a very different planet where what we call a cold winter they call a hot summer.
I have been living in Norway for 15 years, and before I came here, I lived 10 years in Iceland, and I must say that I do not feel any change in my body or brain during dark season at all, never experienced depression, probably not so many can take serious my recommendation, but what helps me I think it has been my faith in Jesus, before somebody call me crazy, I have to say that it’s a fact, me and all my family, we have never experienced such a thing as depression, and we are all agree that our faith in Jesus has a lot to say in this case. Thank you for allow to share my experience, hope at least 1 person can trust my words and follow my example, I am sure that won’t regret! Good bless you all!
Is the title deceptive or did you make an assumption on your own accord? The title doesn't say "cool documentary about a unique city," the title implies that it's about living in the northern most city to the artic, and the interviewees give us insight into their experience from the pov of lack of sun exposure, which appears to be a defining characteristic of this city. It's not very well thought out to give a negative review because your assumption wasn't met off of information that was never given or implied. Actually, it's ridiculous.
@5:00, did she said it causes mentally unstable people to lose point of reference and turned insane? Under this kind of darkness for so long, it will turn any stable mind into an unstable mind.
@@damonmelendez856 Could you please educate me as to what, precisely, is disrespectful, or even an opinion, contained within my original reply? It seems you don't respect my reply (which doesn't contain any opinions), otherwise you might've been more tempted to keep your noncontributory response to yourself.
It absolutely is! I am from the region, but live further south. The first time I celebrated Christmas in southern Norway, I missed the Christmas feeling because the sun was shining in the middle of the day. Christmas was always what got me through the polar night. In Norway, it is customary to keep the Christmas decorations until a week or two after the New Year, and when you throw out the Christmas tree you can already notice that the light is on its way back.
This documentary is exactly as depressing as the north of Norway. The psychiatrist who claims depression isn’t caused by the darkness needs to have his head examined.
Great doco, that would be awesome. If it was 6 months dark instead of only 2 then it would be way better. Thanks for releasing this, everyone please hit LIKE! on the video!
Just so everyone knows!! The video clips is probably 90% from Tromsø, about 600km south of Hammerfest. Also seems like all the people talking is from Tromsø and not Hammerfest. I bet they never went to Hammerfest just used some recordings and called a Hammerfest documentary🙄
It would be helpful to have the year these documentaries were originally made for context somewhere in the video description or title. I had to go hunting on IMDB and I guess this documentary was made in 2010 as part of the Extreme Cities series. Which isn't a bad thing by any means, I just know that the artificial sun lamps have become a lot more common since 2010.
Interesting, since you say this was made in 2010, the city leaders talk about the war in GAZA at 31:50 & how its their Twin City & They condemn war & will talk about what amount of money for humanitarian aid! Just shows how long the conflict has been going on really! Quite sad! As there was a war or "'military clash"' every year! In 2010 it was March of 2010! Quite sad!!! So so heartbreaking! 💔💔💔
La ciudad mas al norte del mundo: Hammerfest - ciudad en la oscuridad en invierno... PORQUE EN VERANO ES EXACTAMENTE LO CONTRARIO.... Es terrible que nunca se vaya la luz en pleno verano, no hay modo de descansar
Sounds crazy and random I know, but I’d love to know what everyone’s favorite flashlight is there in that town. If anyone is from there please share your favorite go to LED flashlights that are long lasting and bright.
Those who live there do so voluntarily. They are hardcore, and can move further south at any time, but love the region for reasons that the creater of the documentary chose to leave out. They wanted to make an impression.
Interesting, one comment looked this up & found out this was made in 2010! The city leaders talk about the war in GAZA at 31:50 & how its their Twin City & They condemn war & will talk about what amount of money for humanitarian aid! Just shows how long the conflict has been going on really! Quite sad! As there was a war or "'military clash"' every year! In 2010 it was March of 2010! Quite sad!!! So so heartbreaking! 💔💔💔
Can I ask what year this was filmed? The high schoolers look like they're dressed from a time between like, 2008 - 2013. But they also mention a war in Gaza. So I'm confused.
I have been a resident of tromsø since 1999. I had to stop this documentary after about 15:00 minutes because it grossly misrepresents the region, and is riddled with inacurate information.
The documentary is interviewing individuals directly from the region. I'm not sure that invalidating the information presented or their experiences makes sense simply because you said the documentary was inaccurate. You may be a resident but so are they, right?
I totally agree and I have seen the whole "documentary". I am from Hammerfest (now live further south). There is little doubt that those who created it wanted to create an illusion, and not a documentary. The focus does not match reality.
@@Feline-friend007 That says something about the quality of the "documentary". Snøhvit, The processing plant for gas in Hammerfest was opened in 2007, so they have obviously picked a little here and there.
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I am from Hammerfest. Unfortunately I now live in the southern part of Norway as my husband cannot get a job that suits his education up north. Those who made this documentary obviously wanted to create an impression. The polar night is offset many times over by the bright summer nights combined with nature and the people who live up north.
@@FreeDocumentary Different people, different preferences. I am from the region, but now live in the southern part of Norway. Today I'm sitting inside because it's too hot for me outside in the sun. Everything is what you make of it, and those who created the documentary obviously wanted to create an impression of a tragic part of the country. Which is far from the truth.
35 seconds in, and you're already wrong. It's not going to be pitch black day in and day out. Even around christmas it's a few hours of daylight in the middle of the day. Yes, you can't see the sun, but you can still see daylight. I know. I was born there.
Wintertime aint so cold as you would think here in Hammerfest couse of the golfstream, rearly colder then -10 °celsius, aprox between -2 to -5celsius is the normal i the winter, but feels colder couse its almost always a little wind, sometimes a whole lot of wind. After 50years i still reacts to the darknes frome the end of november to the sun is back around 20-25 of january. But like the summer and the midnigt sun.
Honningsvåg started calling itself a city (In Norwegian, "by") to rob the title that Hammerfest had used for a hundred years. A title that does not match reality, and which they do not need for tourist purposes since they have North Cape. Tourists will come there anyway.
I would argue that Longyearbyen on Svalbard is classified as the northernmost city in the World. There are also numerous towns, villages and cities further north than Hammerfest and all part of Norway.
Hammerfest may not have the size, but it has the characteristics, and that is enough to be classified as a city. It is an important junction with functions that villages and settlements do not have.
@@ahkkariq7406 The title to the video is misleading which tends to cause the controversy. The definition of a city as opposed to a village varies depending on where you are. northernmost places where people live. Ny-Alesund on Svalbard is further north as is Alert in Canada. One is a research station and the other a military outpost. They may be settlements but certainly not villages or even cities. Likewise the Russians have on arctic airbase on Alexandra Land which is part of Franz Josef Land archipelago. The furthest north "settlement" that functions as a real population center with housing, schools, stores, industry, airport, roads, cars, buses, hotels, restaurants, shipping port, etc. is still Longyearbyen on Svalbard.
@@garyjarvis2730 The title probably has its background in the fact that for more than a hundred years Hammerfest has been known as "The world's northernmost city" ("Verdens nordligste by" in Norwegian) in terms of tourism. A status no one has tried to take away from them before little Honningsvåg started calling itself a city. I would classify Honningsvåg as a town or village, not a city. They also do not need the status, since they are the nearest settlement from the tourist destination Nordkapp.
The obsessive focus on how awful it must be - seen through an outsider's lens - is an odd form of documentation. Norway has the lowest rates of suicide of all the Nordic countries and one of the lower rates per country overall. Australia has a higher rate, and one could hardly suggest it's lacking in sunshine. There was a far more interesting and open minded angle from which to make this documentary and I'd really have enjoyed seeing that.
I'm from the region (now living further south), and totally agree with you. I recommend Jonna Jinton's video "Living with the dark winters in Sweden". She lives much further south, but she still manages to convey the magic of living as far north as where I grew up near Hammerfest. I also recommend Cecilia Blomdahl's channel. She lives even further north, on Svalbard. She has several videos where she focuses on the polar night.
7 minutes into the documentary, depression, psychosis and a mental institute becomes the subject :) I always wonder why northern Scandinavian (young) people who claim to be close to nature, have such a liking of heavy metal music :)
Not all young people are drawn to that type of music. Most of them listen to pop and rock, and the spirit of the people in the northern parts of Norway is completely different from further south - positively speaking. Something I think most Norwegians can confirm. Those who created the documentary obviously wanted to create an impression of a tragic part of the country. Which is far from the truth.
This is not the world's northernmost city? There're people living in Qaanaq, Greenland and Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Both are way more north. Just to name examples.
In the northernmost city in the world, the sun disappears for 2 months every winter. This perpetual night causes extreme effects on people, known as "polar stress syndrome". Would you be able to survive two months of complete darkness? I mean, we humans can get used to a lot of things but would you want to?
All you need is D R U G S)) 'cos you ain't got no Sun, evidently
I honestly don't think I personally could. I can't even stand the temporarily "shorter days" caused by the annual "Daylight Saving Time" routine of turning the clocks back an hour! 😅
Ahhhh, NO! It's not healthy.
I get up and go to work before the sun is up. Work for all day in a dark facility. When I get off it's dark. Do it again the next day. Only see the sun on weekends. I think I'd be just fine.
Here we have the Winter Blue syndrome when the daylight gets shorter, similar but not as extreme like all day long in the dark.. one treatment is light therapy, lighting in the house will alleviate some of the depression. But in severe cases, move to different geolocation is a must.
I am a Norwegian from Oslo. My father and all relatives on his side leaves close to Hammerfest. I stayed about 3-4 years myself up there, in the next city closest to Hammerfest, namely Alta.
You adapt and get used to it, meaning the «winter time». People up north survive the winter months by staying social, keeping active with work and interests, and also keep and communicate thru a pretty colorful dialect. They dont hold back in terms of saying what they mean, and also have a GREAT sense of humor.
Keep in mind that the summer months are the excatly opposite, with the midnight sun shining 24/7 between june-august. They are very concious and focused on staying active and getting as much sunlight during that period making sure body and mind are exposed to and packed with D- vitamin from the main source, the sun, in due time before fall sett in.
Hope this helps.
I'm an African American looking into getting a residence permit in Norway, although it's an awkward question, are black people accepted there?
I did not see blacks during many visits to the country but I see a lot of Arabs and Muslims and Asians. So I think not a racial issue but the tough immigation laws of Norway.
@@justiceevans1720 Absolutely. As an american citizen the odds would not be against you imo. The us embassy in Oslo is far the biggest of any foreign ones, guess it may be because of the history and overall good relations, especially since ww2. A LOT of young norwegians have gone over for a year during high school, doing their bachelors, master or phd. And also a lot of work related exchange students have worked anywhere from Au pairs to Disney/Epcot throughout the years.
I guess what I am trying to underscore is that if you come here to work it should get ur chance greatly enhanced compared to other reasons. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps, SL
@@justiceevans1720 Absolutely. As an american citizen the odds would not be against you imo. The us embassy in Oslo is far the biggest of any foreign ones, guess it may be because of the history and overall good relations, especially since ww2. A LOT of young norwegians have gone over for a year during high school, doing their bachelors, master or phd. And also a lot of work related exchange students have worked anywhere from Au pairs to Disney/Epcot throughout the years.
I guess what I am trying to underscore is that if you come here to work it should get ur chance greatly enhanced compared to other reasons. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps, SL
@@justiceevans1720Strangely enough, I was thinking about that exact same question as I noticed how very White the population seemed but then, in the very last scenes of the documentary, I saw that there were a couple of Black children at the nursery school. I was surprised to see this as this was a much smaller city than the likes of Oslo or Bergen and located so far North! So apparently there definitely are Black people who live in Norway , speak Norwegian and assimilate to the Norwegian culture. But if I were you and thinking of living in Norway id probably choose to live in a larger city like Oslo where there’d likely be a larger Black community. Also, id assume that in a big, metropolitan city like Oslo people would be more accepting of other cultures and races.
I adore the cold and darkness it is so peaceful and calm and quiet!!!
Until you get depression from it.
Great documentary. I appreciate that I live in a place that is sunny almost ever day and I can open my windows most days. I don't even need air conditioning. I even get slightly depressed on days that are cloudy and I could never live in such a place as Hammerfest.
im an emotional wreck when daylight savings ends here in america. id probably go insane living in a city like this. i really thrive on sunshine, guess im never leaving california
Fantastic weather there & you guys are very fortunate. But as you would know, on the flip side of the coin, raging fires occur more frequently these days, specifically when very hot, windy & not enough rainfall. Between May & October are the riskiest times of year (if/when it will most unfortunately occur).
I've heard some say, that this period of time is akin, to a type of human hibernation, but nothing could be farther from the truth.
We Norwegians do our best to remain social, active & just keep on working & doing what we love/normally do during any other time of year.
I no longer live in Norway (although I do plan to return some day), but this is how life was for my family & I during this time of year in Hammerfest, when we'd stay with my Paternal Grandparents.
We were so used to this way of life & for me personally, I carry some very precious memories of my time/life there.
I so appreciate this cycle of nature, this period of time spent in the dark & chill, somewhat cosy & often quiet, but once it's all over, I absolutely crave for the daylight, the sunshine & beautiful blue skies.
I should also add, that during the Summer months it's the polar opposite. The midnight sun will continuously shine between June & August & for those who aren't accustomed to this, it can really mess up their sleep cycle/circadian rhythm.
Fun fact....Many Scandinavian's will actually go out & play golf/sport during the midnight sun period & many until the early morning hours.
Many just want to make the most of the sun & absorb as much Vit D as they can, because once the harsh, dark & cold Winter sets in, Vit D absorption almost completely decreases, but is then found thru daily diet & consuming cod liver oil.
This was really enjoyable to view & Thank you for sharing.
Wow thanks for the long and insightful comment. Good one.
I wouldn’t mind living in a country like that. I love long winters. There is something introspective about darkness you don’t get in sunny climates where the sun bores into your eye balls much of the day. Mind you the days where it is light 24/7 would be a challenge but you can go inside and draw the curtains and shut out the world.
you write like someone that has never lived in a cold/dark place
Look like you're from Africa.🥵
I live in Hammerfest. The darkness is nice and cozy the first couple of weeks, then you really start missing the sun and daylight and start feeling the lack of energy and D-vitamin you get from the sun
I'm from that region, and I also lived a long period of my life longer south with more daylight in the winter. Before, it could be really cold in the wintertime. The record in my living life that I have experienced is - 51 degrees celsius. I have startet and driven a car i - 49. Plastic starts to disintegrate in - 37 and insects and animals who do not belong to us in the arctic, they die in that temperature. Although it is called dark time, it is not that dark, neither during the day nor at night. It's not like a night in Africa where it gets dark. No problems with traveling in nature in the dark without carrying a light and if you have something to hide, then not everyone can see what you are doing. It is rather the spring that is the problem, then all the winter's bad conscience comes to light. It simply gets too bright and so fast.
your experience sounds fascinating . are there things which might serve as easier transitioning ? reading your wording , I can picture it within my mind and get a visual feeling of it. I would have to use Chromatherapy when there , to ease any anxiousness .
I am also from the region, but now live in the south of the country. You are right. The moon, the northern lights and the stars, as well as electric lights in the cities are reflected in the white snow, creating magical lighting conditions. However, if it is a mild winter with little snow, heavy clouds and rain, it is much worse - which is not unusual on the coast, especially before Christmas.
If it hadn't been for love, I would have moved back to Finnmark many years ago. The dark season can be tough, but it is compensated many times over by the wonderful summer nights.
@@ahkkariq7406
People fail to realize how the snow actually lights up the surroundings.
If - as you say - it is a mild winter before the snow inevitably arrives, it gets much worse in terms of lighting.
The snow also act as an insulating agent (as long as the temperature doesn't drop too much), giving off a much warmer vibe.
@@viggoholmsen7203
Not only that, but the snow also muffles sounds as long as it is soft. The surroundings change completely if a certain amount of snow falls.
@@ahkkariq7406
So true ... 🥶🥳☺
Pienso que es un reto en sí mismo tener que superar un horario que te dice constantemente " se ve oscuro pero es de día, asi que no te duermas" que fuerte, no digo.problemas psiquiátricos tienen sus gentes, pero como todos, deben adaptarse para vivir.
Mi admiración perpetua a estas personas. Un saludo desde Venezuela ❤🇻🇪
I am very grateful that i dont have to live in those types of countries, i love warm weather all year round. Long days also. Italy and Spain have the best weather.
Well said!
Each to their own 👍
@@johncbny Never knew that "weather is weather", thanks for informing me :)
I was looking for this documentary for several years. First time I saw this was in a German/French channel called ARTE. Many thanks ! 👏👏👏
WOW... I live in a country where the climate is hot and most days are extremely bright even in winter. This cold city in Norway where the night lasts for a long time seems like an alien planet to me. But I suppose the Hammerfest people who travel to Brazil will also feel like they're on a very different planet where what we call a cold winter they call a hot summer.
I wonder if some people have more difficulty with the light season, especially those with insomnia.
I would love to experience living there!!😊😊
Another great documentary!!
Watching from Tanzania,🇹🇿 East Africa.
I have been living in Norway for 15 years, and before I came here, I lived 10 years in Iceland, and I must say that I do not feel any change in my body or brain during dark season at all, never experienced depression, probably not so many can take serious my recommendation, but what helps me I think it has been my faith in Jesus, before somebody call me crazy, I have to say that it’s a fact, me and all my family, we have never experienced such a thing as depression, and we are all agree that our faith in Jesus has a lot to say in this case. Thank you for allow to share my experience, hope at least 1 person can trust my words and follow my example, I am sure that won’t regret! Good bless you all!
When I work in Cruise Ship,I visited in summer time,Tromso,Hammerfest,Cap north,even in te night was shinning,great experience, I love 🇳🇴
David - this is the best doc I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.
Amazing documentary, the team did an excellent job show casing different aspects of life. I'm thinking about visiting!
I was in Hammerfest by Truck in the winter for 40 years ago greetings from Holland
Excellent documentary!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Great documentary ❤
I thought this was going to be a cool documentary about a unique city but ended up being about mental health issues instead. Very deceptive title.
You literally save my time sir/ kabayan?
@@ppmtrader Walang Anuman Po. I am an American living in the Philippines.
Yeah, this was a misleading disappointment
They probably have everyone on antidepressants, I don't think I'm going to make it pass the first guy talking nonsense, bye-bye
Is the title deceptive or did you make an assumption on your own accord? The title doesn't say "cool documentary about a unique city," the title implies that it's about living in the northern most city to the artic, and the interviewees give us insight into their experience from the pov of lack of sun exposure, which appears to be a defining characteristic of this city. It's not very well thought out to give a negative review because your assumption wasn't met off of information that was never given or implied. Actually, it's ridiculous.
Love these Documentaries 😍 🇮🇪 ☘️
I remember 30days of night that's so cozy I love it
@5:00, did she said it causes mentally unstable people to lose point of reference and turned insane? Under this kind of darkness for so long, it will turn any stable mind into an unstable mind.
Yeah brah
No. She said "many claim," which is hardly a definitive statement. Many people claim earth is flat, too.
@@MomMom4Cubseveryone’s opinion is equally valid. Respect for all!
@@damonmelendez856 Could you please educate me as to what, precisely, is disrespectful, or even an opinion, contained within my original reply? It seems you don't respect my reply (which doesn't contain any opinions), otherwise you might've been more tempted to keep your noncontributory response to yourself.
Very fascinating.Thank you
Must be absolutely beautiful at Christmas!!
It absolutely is! I am from the region, but live further south. The first time I celebrated Christmas in southern Norway, I missed the Christmas feeling because the sun was shining in the middle of the day. Christmas was always what got me through the polar night. In Norway, it is customary to keep the Christmas decorations until a week or two after the New Year, and when you throw out the Christmas tree you can already notice that the light is on its way back.
This documentary is exactly as depressing as the north of Norway. The psychiatrist who claims depression isn’t caused by the darkness needs to have his head examined.
Guy in the beginning talks like a vampire tbh
If my psychiatrist told me they dont believe in seasonal depression then id be getting a new one.
As a Filipino i cant imagine to live in that situation without warm sunshine in a months!!!
Great doco, that would be awesome. If it was 6 months dark instead of only 2 then it would be way better. Thanks for releasing this, everyone please hit LIKE! on the video!
Just so everyone knows!! The video clips is probably 90% from Tromsø, about 600km south of Hammerfest. Also seems like all the people talking is from Tromsø and not Hammerfest. I bet they never went to Hammerfest just used some recordings and called a Hammerfest documentary🙄
Exactly. Clickbait in the title.
Superb. Thx.
NO, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT I FOUND IT HARD TO WATCH I WAS FEELING TIRED AND DEPRESSED
Born and raised on the Equator this sounds strange 🤔 much ❤❤ from Nanyuki kenya 🇰🇪
It would be helpful to have the year these documentaries were originally made for context somewhere in the video description or title. I had to go hunting on IMDB and I guess this documentary was made in 2010 as part of the Extreme Cities series. Which isn't a bad thing by any means, I just know that the artificial sun lamps have become a lot more common since 2010.
Interesting, since you say this was made in 2010, the city leaders talk about the war in GAZA at 31:50
& how its their Twin City & They condemn war & will talk about what amount of money for humanitarian aid! Just shows how long the conflict has been going on really! Quite sad! As there was a war or "'military clash"' every year! In 2010 it was March of 2010! Quite sad!!! So so heartbreaking! 💔💔💔
They also mention Russian gas very early on. My guess is the voiceover was re-recorded for 2023.@@sandcastlelyndylynneklynch766
I am from sunny open blue sky of the equator ll can't imagine cold and darkness.
Wow. That first psychiatrist. The gaslighting was unreal
La ciudad mas al norte del mundo: Hammerfest - ciudad en la oscuridad en invierno... PORQUE EN VERANO ES EXACTAMENTE LO CONTRARIO.... Es terrible que nunca se vaya la luz en pleno verano, no hay modo de descansar
Que tristeza...no iría nunca
Sounds crazy and random I know, but I’d love to know what everyone’s favorite flashlight is there in that town. If anyone is from there please share your favorite go to LED flashlights that are long lasting and bright.
Feel sorry to the people living in such horrible conditions, stay strong.
I live in Hammerfest, and thank you 😂😢
Those who live there do so voluntarily. They are hardcore, and can move further south at any time, but love the region for reasons that the creater of the documentary chose to leave out. They wanted to make an impression.
The city of long arctic sleep without rest.
I’m moving there.
🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👏👏 I love my country.
Interesting, one comment looked this up & found out this was made in 2010!
The city leaders talk about the war in GAZA at 31:50
& how its their Twin City & They condemn war & will talk about what amount of money for humanitarian aid! Just shows how long the conflict has been going on really! Quite sad! As there was a war or "'military clash"' every year! In 2010 it was March of 2010! Quite sad!!! So so heartbreaking! 💔💔💔
it is a tragedy no lasting solution has been found before this.
I don’t know how I’d cope with the blackout in winter, it’s bad enough in Northern Ireland when in deep winter it’s dark maybe by 3.30, 4.00.
De har nok mere snø der nord enn i Irland og med måne skin på snøen blir ikke så mørkt
An older man voice will be comforting to hear😊😊😊
Exacto, así es como se describe la temporalidad de la depresión, saludos
People live more to nature in the north ❤
Quién sería la primera persona que pensó que era buena idea quedarse en ese lugar para siempre. ????
Can I ask what year this was filmed? The high schoolers look like they're dressed from a time between like, 2008 - 2013. But they also mention a war in Gaza. So I'm confused.
I have been a resident of tromsø since 1999. I had to stop this documentary after about 15:00 minutes because it grossly misrepresents the region, and is riddled with inacurate information.
The documentary is interviewing individuals directly from the region. I'm not sure that invalidating the information presented or their experiences makes sense simply because you said the documentary was inaccurate. You may be a resident but so are they, right?
I totally agree and I have seen the whole "documentary". I am from Hammerfest (now live further south). There is little doubt that those who created it wanted to create an illusion, and not a documentary. The focus does not match reality.
@@ahkkariq7406 total waste of time, the scenes from tromsø are from the early 1990, i even recognized some of the people. Really depressing.
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That says something about the quality of the "documentary". Snøhvit, The processing plant for gas in Hammerfest was opened in 2007, so they have obviously picked a little here and there.
This is like my dream city. I'm a sleepy person and love the dark , so I would fit in very well here.
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Good 👍😊
Hi guys 😊 can i use some part from your video for my UA-cam channel about Re-narrated story telling around the world 🙂 i will tag you in my description for original video 🙏
It doesn't exactly sound like a party to live there 🌿
Nightlife is realy good in Hammerfest! (fest= party)
I am from Hammerfest. Unfortunately I now live in the southern part of Norway as my husband cannot get a job that suits his education up north. Those who made this documentary obviously wanted to create an impression. The polar night is offset many times over by the bright summer nights combined with nature and the people who live up north.
Darkness is just depressing. I don't know how people can live on it.
He got 11 years in prison for being a tourist guide in Holland? Yeah, right!! Wish we could get the full, TRUE story.
Probably drug related.
No big deal. It is light throughout the summer months.
sure but i still wouldn’t like sitting two months in the dark. But hey, one can get used to it I suppose
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Different people, different preferences. I am from the region, but now live in the southern part of Norway. Today I'm sitting inside because it's too hot for me outside in the sun. Everything is what you make of it, and those who created the documentary obviously wanted to create an impression of a tragic part of the country. Which is far from the truth.
claro , esque cuando lega el invierno y anochece , hay que ponerse una rebequita o algo por encima por que ya refresca
Yo viviría por la enternidad en la oscuridad, junto a esa chica periodista😂.
35 seconds in, and you're already wrong. It's not going to be pitch black day in and day out. Even around christmas it's a few hours of daylight in the middle of the day.
Yes, you can't see the sun, but you can still see daylight.
I know. I was born there.
dream city
Tromso has a prison? The whole town is a prison!
Allô allô from Alberta land
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At the equator, we got an excess of hot bright sun.
A bit cold for me 🥶🤧😊
Wintertime aint so cold as you would think here in Hammerfest couse of the golfstream, rearly colder then -10 °celsius, aprox between -2 to -5celsius is the normal i the winter, but feels colder couse its almost always a little wind, sometimes a whole lot of wind. After 50years i still reacts to the darknes frome the end of november to the sun is back around 20-25 of january. But like the summer and the midnigt sun.
Northern most city? Isn't Honningsvag is further up north?
I think they mean city as in population. There's a difference between a city and town, village.
Honningsvåg started calling itself a city (In Norwegian, "by") to rob the title that Hammerfest had used for a hundred years. A title that does not match reality, and which they do not need for tourist purposes since they have North Cape. Tourists will come there anyway.
@@cokemango Hva er Longyearbyen på Svalbard ? City. Landsby
I thought he is possessed at 3.45 😂
I would argue that Longyearbyen on Svalbard is classified as the northernmost city in the World. There are also numerous towns, villages and cities further north than Hammerfest and all part of Norway.
Longeryearbyen is not a city. It is the worlds northern most settlement though.
Hammerfest may not have the size, but it has the characteristics, and that is enough to be classified as a city. It is an important junction with functions that villages and settlements do not have.
@@ahkkariq7406 The title to the video is misleading which tends to cause the controversy. The definition of a city as opposed to a village varies depending on where you are. northernmost places where people live. Ny-Alesund on Svalbard is further north as is Alert in Canada. One is a research station and the other a military outpost. They may be settlements but certainly not villages or even cities. Likewise the Russians have on arctic airbase on Alexandra Land which is part of Franz Josef Land archipelago. The furthest north "settlement" that functions as a real population center with housing, schools, stores, industry, airport, roads, cars, buses, hotels, restaurants, shipping port, etc. is still Longyearbyen on Svalbard.
@@garyjarvis2730 The title probably has its background in the fact that for more than a hundred years Hammerfest has been known as "The world's northernmost city" ("Verdens nordligste by" in Norwegian) in terms of tourism. A status no one has tried to take away from them before little Honningsvåg started calling itself a city. I would classify Honningsvåg as a town or village, not a city. They also do not need the status, since they are the nearest settlement from the tourist destination Nordkapp.
Should be called Tromsø not Hammerfest since 90% of it is there lol
This a wonderful place to me,I live in a hot and tropical country,I hate it,in the summer is so hot,is like oven
Hell is not fire and brimstone, its Hammerfest
Hell er lenger sør Norge mener flyplassen til Trondheim 😂
The obsessive focus on how awful it must be - seen through an outsider's lens - is an odd form of documentation. Norway has the lowest rates of suicide of all the Nordic countries and one of the lower rates per country overall. Australia has a higher rate, and one could hardly suggest it's lacking in sunshine.
There was a far more interesting and open minded angle from which to make this documentary and I'd really have enjoyed seeing that.
I'm from the region (now living further south), and totally agree with you. I recommend Jonna Jinton's video "Living with the dark winters in Sweden". She lives much further south, but she still manages to convey the magic of living as far north as where I grew up near Hammerfest.
I also recommend Cecilia Blomdahl's channel. She lives even further north, on Svalbard. She has several videos where she focuses on the polar night.
Who moves to Northern Norway thinking it was going to be like the USA!?!
He's probably just making up that bird noise. It's not like anyone would be able to call him on it.
i wish i could live there
I wonder if flashlights are apart of peoples every day carry.
People here really could use a lot of magic mushrooms to treat depression.
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Stayed there 15 year's.
There must be many new babies born there.
The way she just said
*Melke øoijoa* its melkeøya/ Melke øya
7 minutes into the documentary, depression, psychosis and a mental institute becomes the subject :)
I always wonder why northern Scandinavian (young) people who claim to be close to nature, have such a liking of heavy metal music :)
Not all young people are drawn to that type of music. Most of them listen to pop and rock, and the spirit of the people in the northern parts of Norway is completely different from further south - positively speaking. Something I think most Norwegians can confirm. Those who created the documentary obviously wanted to create an impression of a tragic part of the country. Which is far from the truth.
@@ahkkariq7406 Thanks for the follow-up.
13:50 wth happened?!?
This is not the world's northernmost city? There're people living in Qaanaq, Greenland and Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Both are way more north. Just to name examples.
what did the prisoner mean when he said he was in jail for being a tourist guide in holland??
Drugs probably 😀
Why don't patient go South or Even the tropics for a few month to regain the sun ...cheaper and more natural that way .
Why are the backgroundsonds of trains. There are no trains in Finnmark😂
Scandinavian countries are literal heaven 🤍🤍
imagine living there and playing league of legends 💀
aint no way yall think this is the worlds northernmost city in the world
*Hammerfest!*
O que é essa "festa do martelo"??😂
These girls are gonna be beautiful!
Subtitles when people speak would have been useful
Flat earthers, explain this.
i would love to live there, i'm a night person.