Au Sud du Sud
Synopsis
The Transantarctic expedition led by the American Will Steger and the Frenchman Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne took place between July 1989 and March 1990. It was the first successful attempt to cross the entire extent of Antarctica without the use of motor power. Six men of various nationalities, including Viktor Boyarksy (Soviet Union), Geoff Somers (Great Britain), Qin Dahe (China) and Keizo Funatsu (Japan), crossed Antarctica from east to west for seven months on dog sleds pulled by 63 sled dogs, covering a total distance of 6,048 kilometers, with temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees Celsius and long-lasting storms. Their aim was to draw global attention to the continent's endangered future and the early signs of climate change. The documentary relives this great human adventure, which took more than three years from the first meeting of the participants to the final success.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Laurent Chevallier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Louis Étienne, Laurent Chevallier, Will Steger
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- Au Sud du Sud
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, French, Japanese, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Chevallier
Jean-Louis Étienne, Laurent Chevallier, Will Steger
Michel Portal
Ange-Marie Revel
Yves Jeanneau
Department Leadership Roster
Ange-Marie Revel
Editor
Jean-Louis Étienne
Writer
Laurent Chevallier
Writer
Will Steger
Writer
Yves Jeanneau
Producer
Laurent Chevallier
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Au Sud du Sud
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What is Au Sud du Sud about?
The Transantarctic expedition led by the American Will Steger and the Frenchman Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne took place between July 1989 and March 1990. It was the first successful attempt to cross the entire extent of Antarctica without the use of motor power. Six men of various nationalities, including Viktor Boyarksy (Soviet Union), Geoff Somers (Great Britain), Qin Dahe (China) and Keizo Funatsu (Japan), crossed Antarctica from east to west for seven months on dog sleds pulled by 63 sled dogs, covering a total distance of 6,048 kilometers, with temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees Celsius and long-lasting storms. Their aim was to draw global attention to the continent's endangered future and the early signs of climate change. The documentary relives this great human adventure, which took more than three years from the first meeting of the participants to the final success.
Who directed Au Sud du Sud?
Au Sud du Sud was directed by Laurent Chevallier.
Who stars in Au Sud du Sud?
The principal cast of Au Sud du Sud includes Jean-Louis Étienne, Will Steger, Viktor Boyarsky, Geoff Somers, Qin Dahe.
When was Au Sud du Sud released and how long is it?
Au Sud du Sud was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Au Sud du Sud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Au Sud du Sud was composed by Michel Portal.