The Congress of Penguins (1993)

The Congress of Penguins (1993) poster

The real place where the penguin congress takes place is also the most fictional place on this planet where you can stand on your own two legs. Here, even the animals can talk. This land of dreams and nightmares is called Antarctica. In this desert of ice surrounded by a stormy sea, a few dozen human beings also live. Using sophisticated instruments, they observe the worrying changes affecting our world: the hole in the ozone layer, climate change, and so on.

Director: Hans-Ulrich Schlumpf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Bruno Spoerri
Cinematography: Luc Jacquet, Patrick Lindenmaier
Editing: Fee Liechti
Production: Ariane Films, SRG SSR, RTS, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Congress of Penguins about?
The real place where the penguin congress takes place is also the most fictional place on this planet where you can stand on your own two legs. Here, even the animals can talk. This land of dreams and nightmares is called Antarctica. In this desert of ice surrounded by a stormy sea, a few dozen human beings also live. Using sophisticated instruments, they observe the worrying changes affecting our world: the hole in the ozone layer, climate change, and so on.
Who directed The Congress of Penguins?
The Congress of Penguins was directed by Hans-Ulrich Schlumpf.
How long is The Congress of Penguins?
The Congress of Penguins has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Congress of Penguins?
The Congress of Penguins is a Documentary film.
Where was The Congress of Penguins produced?
The Congress of Penguins was produced in Switzerland.