As part of the OFF program of the Adventure & Discovery Film Festival, watch “The Sentinels of Antarctica” (51 min – French), presented by Ushuaïa TV, with director Christophe Raylat in attendance.
Film synopsis:
For 70 years, Antarctica — at the southern tip of the planet — has been protected by an international treaty that makes it a land without borders, without weapons, and free from resource exploitation.
Argentina and Chile, the closest countries to the continent, claim permanent presence on the peninsula. Argentina even sends families to live there year-round, despite extreme conditions.
Travel writer Cédric Gras journeyed with these families to the Esperanza Base.
Eight families, including 18 children aged 4 to 16, live among gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and sea lions, facing temperatures as low as –45°C and winds over 150 km/h.
The journey to the base takes about ten days by military aircraft, helicopters, and an icebreaker — an extraordinary adventure driven by geopolitical stakes.
No booking required, subject to availability.
For 70 years, Antarctica — at the southern tip of the planet — has been protected by an international treaty that makes it a land without borders, without weapons, and free from resource exploitation.
Argentina and Chile, the closest countries to the continent, claim permanent presence on the peninsula. Argentina even sends families to live there year-round, despite extreme conditions.
Travel writer Cédric Gras journeyed with these families to the Esperanza Base.
Eight families, including 18 children aged 4 to 16, live among gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and sea lions, facing temperatures as low as –45°C and winds over 150 km/h.
The journey to the base takes about ten days by military aircraft, helicopters, and an icebreaker — an extraordinary adventure driven by geopolitical stakes.
No booking required, subject to availability.
Services
Services
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Rates
Rates
Free
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Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 150 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Opening times
On 16 April 2025
- 15:00
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Train Jaune bus service - ‘Centre Aquasportif’ stop
