The Explorer
Director:
Titus Muntean, Xantus Gabor
The documentary presents the life and research of Emil Racovita, one of the first Antarctic explorers, a pioneer of oceanology and the founder of a new science, the bio-speleology. He created in Cluj the world's first Institute of Speology. The film also focuses on the Belgica expedition (1897-1899), the first scientific expedition which wintered in Antarctica, having Roald Amundsen and Frederick Cook on board and Adrien de Gerlache as captain.
Producer: Fundația Arte Vizuale
Director:
Titus Muntean, Xantus Gabor
Country:
România
Running time:
12h:00m