Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor (2016)
An ode to the biodiversity and protection of the white continent
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.
Cast
- Aurélien Recoing - Narrator (voice)
- Laurent Ballesta - Self : Plongeur, photographe, biologiste marin
- Vincent Munier - Self : Photographe animalier
- Christophe Barbaud - Self : Centre d'Études Biologiques de Chizé, La Rochelle
- Céline le Bohec - Self : Institut Puliridisciplinaire Hubert Curlen, Strasbourg
- Emmanuel Lemeur - Self : Maître de conférence Laboratoire de Glaciologie, Grenoble
Screenplay
- Jérôme Bouvier
- Marianne Cramer
- Gil Kébaïli (Co-Writer)
- Alain Zenou (Script Consultant)
Keywords
penguin, antarctica, underwater photography, polar ice cap, polar exploration, wildlife photographer, polar expedition, arctic wildlife, animal documentary, antártica
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor about?
- 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.
- Who directed Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor?
- Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor was directed by Jérôme Bouvier.
- Who stars in Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor?
- Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor stars Aurélien Recoing, Laurent Ballesta, Vincent Munier, Christophe Barbaud, Céline le Bohec, Emmanuel Lemeur.
- How long is Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor?
- Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor?
- Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor is a Documentary film.
- Where was Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor produced?
- Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor was produced in France.