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The Unknown Life of Antarctica

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This documentary explores the harsh and mysterious environment of Antarctica, focusing on the King George Island research stations. It highlights the scientific discoveries, extreme weather conditions, and the unique challenges faced by researchers living in one of the most isolated places on Earth.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2019-06-01

Runtime: 90 mins

Director: Joanna Michna, Lars Pfeiffer

Writer: Joanna Michna, Lars Pfeiffer

Spoken language: Deutsch, English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: The Unknown Life of Antarctica

Production Companies: Vision Airways, New Docs, ARTE, NDR

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