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Cast
Aurélien Recoing
as Narrator (voice)
Laurent Ballesta
as Self : Plongeur, photographe, biologiste marin
Vincent Munier
as Self : Photographe animalier
Christophe Barbaud
as Self : Centre d'Études Biologiques de Chizé, La Rochelle
Céline le Bohec
as Self : Institut Puliridisciplinaire Hubert Curlen, Strasbourg
Emmanuel Lemeur
as Self : Maître de conférence Laboratoire de Glaciologie, Grenoble
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2016
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorJérôme Bouvier
WritersJérôme Bouvier, Marianne Cramer
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsAntarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor
About Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor
Gombessa Expedition 3 Protected by an international treaty Antarctica has been spared the effects of hunting and fishing. But signs in ice’s cyclical patterns and its biodiversity have become worrying. Connected to the planet’s global ecosystem via atmospheric circulation and ocean currents, this white haven is suffering the effects of human activities. To document and explain what is unfolding in Antarctica, photographer, diver, and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta and photographer of extreme environments Vincent Munier will be blending their artistic perspectives of a rapidly changing continent. Laurent will tackle technical and human prowess below the ice to bear witness to its remarkable underwater life. His photographs will advance knowledge on Antarctica’s unique and little-known biodiversity. On land, his eye riveted to the lens of his camera, Vincent captures snapshots of life in an Emperor Penguin colony.
Directed by Jérôme Bouvier, Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor leans on a strong ensemble — Aurélien Recoing, Laurent Ballesta, Vincent Munier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2016.
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