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140 Days Under the World

Synopsis

140 Days Under the World is a 1964 New Zealand short documentary film about Antarctica. It depicts one summer's work by New Zealand scientists in the Ross Dependency in the Antarctic and the exploration of some of the last unmapped regions. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kell Fowler
Screenplay & Story
Ron Bowie
Original Title
140 Days Under the World
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
33m
Production Studios
New Zealand National Film Unit

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kell Fowler

Screenplay & Story

Ron Bowie

Film Editing

Ron Bowie

Producers

Oxley Hughan, Geoffrey Scott

Department Leadership Roster

Oxley Hughan

Producer

Geoffrey Scott

Producer

Kell Fowler

Director

Ron Bowie

Editor

Ron Bowie

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About 140 Days Under the World

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 140 Days Under the World about?

140 Days Under the World is a 1964 New Zealand short documentary film about Antarctica. It depicts one summer's work by New Zealand scientists in the Ross Dependency in the Antarctic and the exploration of some of the last unmapped regions. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Who directed 140 Days Under the World?

140 Days Under the World was directed by Kell Fowler.

Who stars in 140 Days Under the World?

The principal cast of 140 Days Under the World includes Bernard Kearns.

When was 140 Days Under the World released and how long is it?

140 Days Under the World was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 33m.