The Explorer
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 first Institute of Speleology in the world.
Using photographs made by Emil Racovita in Antarctica, the film focuses mainly on the Belgica expedition (1897-1899), the first scientific expedition who wintered in Antarctica, having Roald Amundsen, Frederick Cook on board and Adrien de Gerlache as captain.
2013, 70 min., Romanian with English or French subtitles
Produced by:
- Fundatia Arte Vizuale
Supported by:
- National Film Centre
- SRTV - Romanian Television
Financed by:
- The Media Partnership
- Fundatia Arte Vizuale
Coproduced by:
- Terra Incognita
A film by:
- Titus Muntean
- Xantus Gabor