Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor

Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor

90 mins | Documentary | Feb. 23, 2016

Protected by an international treaty Antarctica has been spared the effects of hunting and fishing. But signs in ice’s cyclical patterns and its biodiversity have become worrying. Connected to the planet’s global ecosystem via atmospheric circulation and ocean currents, this white haven is suffering the effects of human activities. To document and explain what is unfolding in Antarctica, photographer, diver, and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta and photographer of extreme environments Vincent Munier will be blending their artistic perspectives of a rapidly changing continent. Laurent will tackle technical and human prowess below the ice to bear witness to its remarkable underwater life. His photographs will advance knowledge on Antarctica’s unique and little-known biodiversity. On land, his eye riveted to the lens of his camera, Vincent captures snapshots of life in an Emperor Penguin colony.

Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor

90 mins | Documentary | Feb. 23, 2016

Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor
Protected by an international treaty Antarctica has been spared the effects of hunting and fishing. But signs in ice’s cyclical patterns and its biodiversity have become worrying. Connected to the planet’s global ecosystem via atmospheric circulation and ocean currents, this white haven is suffering the effects of human activities. To document and explain what is unfolding in Antarctica, photographer, diver, and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta and photographer of extreme environments Vincent Munier will be blending their artistic perspectives of a rapidly changing continent. Laurent will tackle technical and human prowess below the ice to bear witness to its remarkable underwater life. His photographs will advance knowledge on Antarctica’s unique and little-known biodiversity. On land, his eye riveted to the lens of his camera, Vincent captures snapshots of life in an Emperor Penguin colony.
Producers ARTE, Paprika Films, CNRS Images, Wild Touch Production, Andromède Océanologie
Original title Antarctica, sur les traces de l'empereur
Directors Jérôme Bouvier
Writers Marianne Cramer, Gil Kébaïli, Jérôme Bouvier

Cast

Laurent Ballesta

as Himself

Vincent Munier

as Himself

Aurélien Recoing

as Narrator