Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition (1930)

In 1897, an expedition led by the engineer S. A. Andrée attempted to travel across the Arctic with the hydrogen balloon Örnen. Andrée and the other participants, Knut Frænkel and Nils Strindberg, perished during the expedition and their bodies were only found in 1930 on Vitön. This film shows when the gunboat 'Svensksund' brings the bodies home to Stockholm.

Director: Gustaf Boge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
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Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition about?
In 1897, an expedition led by the engineer S. A. Andrée attempted to travel across the Arctic with the hydrogen balloon Örnen. Andrée and the other participants, Knut Frænkel and Nils Strindberg, perished during the expedition and their bodies were only found in 1930 on Vitön. This film shows when the gunboat 'Svensksund' brings the bodies home to Stockholm.
Who directed Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition?
Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition was directed by Gustaf Boge.
How long is Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition?
Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition?
Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition is a Documentary film.
Where was Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition produced?
Homecoming of the Andrée Expedition was produced in Sweden.