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Antarctica Calling (2023)

Antarctica Calling poster
Original title
Voyage au pôle sud
Directed by
Luc Jacquet
Genre
documentary film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 23m
Rated
U
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A filmmaker journeys from Patagonia to Antarctica by ship. He reflects on his fascination with the continent's harsh landscapes and wildlife, while noting the threat of climate change to this fragile ecosystem.

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What happens

Voyage au pôle Sud est un documentaire français réalisé par Luc Jacquet, sorti le . Luc Jacquet part de la Patagonie, du massif del Paine et de la Terre de Feu puis traverse le détroit de Magellan pour se rendre en Antarctique en bateau. Il s'interroge sur la fascination que ce continent aux conditions extrêmes, ses paysages et sa faune exercent sur lui. A l'heure du réchauffement climatique, cet écosystème fragile est en danger. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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