Au Sud du Sud (1992)
The Transantarctic expedition led by the American Will Steger and the Frenchman Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne took place between July 1989 and March 1990. It was the first successful attempt to cross the entire extent of Antarctica without the use of motor power. Six men of various nationalities, including Viktor Boyarksy (Soviet Union), Geoff Somers (Great Britain), Qin Dahe (China) and Keizo Funatsu (Japan), crossed Antarctica from east to west for seven months on dog sleds pulled by 63 sled dogs, covering a total distance of 6,048 kilometers, with temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees Celsius and long-lasting storms. Their aim was to draw global attention to the continent's endangered future and the early signs of climate change. The documentary relives this great human adventure, which took more than three years from the first meeting of the participants to the final success.
Cast
- Jean-Louis Étienne - Self - Expedition Member
- Will Steger - Self - Expedition Member
- Viktor Boyarsky - Self - Expedition Member
- Geoff Somers - Self - Expedition Member
- Qin Dahe - Self - Expedition Member
- Keizo Funatsu - Self - Expedition Member
Screenplay
Themes
Polar Expedition and the Frozen World, Polar Expedition in the Frozen Lands
Keywords
extreme sports, antarctica, polar expedition
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Au Sud du Sud about?
- The Transantarctic expedition led by the American Will Steger and the Frenchman Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne took place between July 1989 and March 1990. It was the first successful attempt to cross the entire extent of Antarctica without the use of motor power. Six men of various nationalities, including Viktor Boyarksy (Soviet Union), Geoff Somers (Great Britain), Qin Dahe (China) and Keizo Funatsu (Japan), crossed Antarctica from east to west for seven months on dog sleds pulled by 63 sled dogs, covering a total distance of 6,048 kilometers, with temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees Celsius and long-lasting storms. Their aim was to draw global attention to the continent's endangered future and the early signs of climate change. The documentary relives this great human adventure, which took more than three years from the first meeting of the participants to the final success.
- Who directed Au Sud du Sud?
- Au Sud du Sud was directed by Laurent Chevallier.
- Who stars in Au Sud du Sud?
- Au Sud du Sud stars Jean-Louis Étienne, Will Steger, Viktor Boyarsky, Geoff Somers, Qin Dahe, Keizo Funatsu.
- How long is Au Sud du Sud?
- Au Sud du Sud has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Au Sud du Sud?
- Au Sud du Sud is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Au Sud du Sud produced?
- Au Sud du Sud was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Au Sud du Sud?
- The themes of Au Sud du Sud include: Polar Expedition and the Frozen World, Polar Expedition in the Frozen Lands.