Terra Incognita
Synopsis
The Kerguelen Islands, nicknamed the "Islands of Desolation," are a French archipelago of subantarctic islands in the southernmost part of the Indian Ocean. They constitute one of the five districts of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF). Uninhabited, the archipelago was discovered in the southern Indian Ocean on February 12, 1772, by the French navigator Yves Joseph de Kerguelen de Trémarec. This scientific film by Gilbert Dassonville, intended for the general public and for educational purposes, presents the scientific missions underway in 1963 on the Kerguelen Islands. The permanent station at Port-aux-Français, founded in 1950, the archipelago, and the surrounding wildlife are documented by following the multidisciplinary teams (biology, geophysics, geology, meteorology).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Trento Film Festival première
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Dassonville
- Original Title
- Terra Incognita
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Service du Film de Recherche Scientifique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Dassonville
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Dassonville
Director
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What is Terra Incognita about?
The Kerguelen Islands, nicknamed the "Islands of Desolation," are a French archipelago of subantarctic islands in the southernmost part of the Indian Ocean. They constitute one of the five districts of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF). Uninhabited, the archipelago was discovered in the southern Indian Ocean on February 12, 1772, by the French navigator Yves Joseph de Kerguelen de Trémarec. This scientific film by Gilbert Dassonville, intended for the general public and for educational purposes, presents the scientific missions underway in 1963 on the Kerguelen Islands. The permanent station at Port-aux-Français, founded in 1950, the archipelago, and the surrounding wildlife are documented by following the multidisciplinary teams (biology, geophysics, geology, meteorology).
Who directed Terra Incognita?
Terra Incognita was directed by Gilbert Dassonville.
Who stars in Terra Incognita?
The principal cast of Terra Incognita includes René Bost.
When was Terra Incognita released and how long is it?
Terra Incognita was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 27m.