The Last Continent
Le dernier continent
Synopsis
In 2005, a small group of scientists and filmmakers agreed to leave everything behind for more than a year to sail to the Antarctic and live in isolation. Following in the path of the greatest explorers, expedition leader Jean Lemire and the crew of the Sedna IV dedicated themselves completely to measuring the threat posed by global warming in a place where Earth is particularly vulnerable. The resulting film, is a record of their incredible 430-day journey that inspires equal measures of fear and admiration. Alternating between captivating images of beauty and serenity, and spine-tingling sequences where the ship's crew finds itself on the edge of catastrophe, this is an expedition where danger and wonder are inextricably linked.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival International du Film d' Environnement
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Lemire
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Underwood, Jean Lemire
- Original Score
- Simon Leclerc
- Original Title
- Le dernier continent
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Glacialis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Lemire
Caroline Underwood, Jean Lemire
Simon Leclerc
Michel Grou
Jean Lemire
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Underwood
Writer
Jean Lemire
Writer
Jean Lemire
Director
Michel Grou
Editor
Simon Leclerc
Original Music Composer
Jean Lemire
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Continent
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What is The Last Continent about?
In 2005, a small group of scientists and filmmakers agreed to leave everything behind for more than a year to sail to the Antarctic and live in isolation. Following in the path of the greatest explorers, expedition leader Jean Lemire and the crew of the Sedna IV dedicated themselves completely to measuring the threat posed by global warming in a place where Earth is particularly vulnerable. The resulting film, is a record of their incredible 430-day journey that inspires equal measures of fear and admiration. Alternating between captivating images of beauty and serenity, and spine-tingling sequences where the ship's crew finds itself on the edge of catastrophe, this is an expedition where danger and wonder are inextricably linked.
Who directed The Last Continent?
The Last Continent was directed by Jean Lemire.
Who stars in The Last Continent?
The principal cast of The Last Continent includes Jean Lemire, Mariano Lopez, Mario Cyr, François Prévost, Stevens Pearson.
When was The Last Continent released and how long is it?
The Last Continent was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Continent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Continent was composed by Simon Leclerc.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Continent?
The Last Continent holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).