Muskox

Menace plunges into the Arctic's heart, one of Earth's most extreme realms, to portray the enduring struggle of musk oxen—sturdy, regal survivors of the Ice Age. Filmed across many years, the documentary traces the herd as it negotiates the relentless cycles of the seasons, revealing a landscape of perseverance, vulnerability, and adaptation. Narrated by acclaimed British actress Daisy Head (The Gray House, Shadow and Bone, The Sandman), the film pairs stunning imagery with an evocative score by Christian Heschl to illuminate life’s resilience at Earth's northern edges. Directed by Chris Schmid, Menace stands as both tribute and warning—a cinematic meditation on strength, legacy, and the unseen forces that sculpt the world’s most remote wild places.