The Explorer
"From the Antarctic icebergs to cave glaciers, following in the footsteps of Emil Racovitza, a Romanian scientist and explorer"
Originally released in 2013. The Explorer is a documentary film. directed by Xantus Gabor. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Explorer about?
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 Cl...
Who directed The Explorer?
The Explorer was directed by Xantus Gabor.
How long is The Explorer?
The Explorer has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Explorer released?
The Explorer was released on December 21, 2013 in theaters.