Nova Zembla 3D 2011 tells the true story of Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz who sets sail on the ship Mercury with seventeen men in 1596. Their mission is to find a northeast passage to Asia that could revolutionize global trade. They encounter extreme cold treacherous ice and harsh Arctic conditions. The crew becomes stranded on the desolate island of Nova Zembla. They must endure freezing temperatures hunger and despair while tensions rise among the men. Barentsz tries to keep the crews spirits up and maintain hope of returning home. The crew builds a shelter from driftwood and survives the polar winter. This film is a gripping tale of survival camaraderie and the indomitable human spirit.