The documentary presents the life and research of Emil Racovita, one of the first Antarctic explorers, a pioneer of oceanology and the founder of a new science, the bio-speleology. He created in Cluj the first Institute of Speleology in the world. Using photographs made by Emil Racovita in Antarctica, the film focuses mainly on the Belgica expedition (1897-1899), the first scientific expedition who wintered in Antarctica, having Roald Amundsen, Frederick Cook on board and Adrien de Gerlache as captain.
| Release Date | December 21, 2013 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Exploratorul | |
| Runtime | 1h 12min | |
| Budget | — | |
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| Language | Romanian | |
| Original Language | Romanian | |
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