The Explorer

December. 21,2013      
Rating:
7.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Reviews

Boobirt
2013/12/21

Stylish but barely mediocre overall

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Odelecol
2013/12/22

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

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Gurlyndrobb
2013/12/23

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

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Dirtylogy
2013/12/24

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

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