March of the Penguins (2005)

In the harshest place on Earth, love finds a way.

March of the Penguins (2005) poster

Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!

Director: Luc Jacquet
Genre: Documentary, Family
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Émilie Simon
Cinematography: Laurent Chalet, Jérôme Maison
Editing: Sabine Emiliani
Production: Bonne Pioche, APC, French Polar Institute
Country: France
Language: Français, English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $127M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Forest Wildlife: Creatures at Dawn, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Struggle, Animal Instinct and Survival of Fittest

Keywords

cold, parent child relationship, penguin, brood, autonomy, survival, wildlife, snow, antarctica, struggle for survival, animals, nature, nature documentary, wonder, anxious

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is March of the Penguins about?
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!
Who directed March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins was directed by Luc Jacquet.
Who stars in March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins stars Charles Berling, Romane Bohringer, Jules Sitruk, Morgan Freeman.
How long is March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins is a Documentary, Family film.
What is the budget of March of the Penguins?
March of the Penguins had a budget of $8M.
How much did March of the Penguins gross?
March of the Penguins grossed $127M worldwide.
Where was March of the Penguins produced?
March of the Penguins was produced in France.
What are the themes of March of the Penguins?
The themes of March of the Penguins include: Forest Wildlife: Creatures at Dawn, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Struggle, Animal Instinct and Survival of Fittest.