Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor 2016

An ode to the biodiversity and protection of the white continent

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Gombessa Expedition 3 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.

Homepage https://gombessa-expeditions.com/gombessa-3/
Release Date 2016-02-23
Runtime 1h 30m
Directors Jérôme Bouvier, Cédric Gentil, Philippe Baisadouli
Producers Jérôme Bouvier, Laurent Ballesta, Antoine Barbaroux, Laurent Baujard, Vincent Demarthe, Pierre Descamp, Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin, Paul Iserentant, Elisa Loche, Caroline Schoenfelder, Arnaud Thorel
Writers Marianne Cramer, Jérôme Bouvier, Gil Kébaïli, Alain Zenou