The Explorer (2013)

From the Antarctic icebergs to cave glaciers, following in the footsteps of Emil Racovitza, a Romanian scientist and 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.

Director: Xantus Gabor, Titus Muntean
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Language: Română
Original Language: ro
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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 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.
Who directed The Explorer?
The Explorer was directed by Xantus Gabor, Titus Muntean.
How long is The Explorer?
The Explorer has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Explorer?
The Explorer is a Documentary film.