Antarctica, in the footsteps of the Emperor
Gombessa Expedition 3 Protected by an international treaty Antarctica has been spared the effects of hunting and fishing. But signs in ice’s cyclical patterns and its biodiversity have become worrying. Connected to the planet’s global ecosystem via atmospheric circulation and ocean currents, this white haven is suffering the effects of human activities. To document and explain what is unfolding in Antarctica, photographer, diver, and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta and photographer of extreme environments Vincent Munier will be blending their artistic perspectives of a rapidly changing continent. Laurent will tackle technical and human prowess below the ice to bear witness to its remarkable underwater life. His photographs will advance knowledge on Antarctica’s unique and little-known biodiversity. On land, his eye riveted to the lens of his camera, Vincent captures snapshots of life in an Emperor Penguin colony.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Aurélien RecoingNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
 Laurent BallestaSelf : Plongeur, photographe, biologiste marin | Self : Plongeur, photographe, biologiste marin |
 Vincent MunierSelf : Photographe animalier | Self : Photographe animalier |
| CChristophe BarbaudSelf : Centre d'Études Biologiques de Chizé, La Rochelle | Self : Centre d'Études Biologiques de Chizé, La Rochelle |
| CCéline le BohecSelf : Institut Puliridisciplinaire Hubert Curlen, Strasbourg | Self : Institut Puliridisciplinaire Hubert Curlen, Strasbourg |
| EEmmanuel LemeurSelf : Maître de conférence Laboratoire de Glaciologie, Grenoble | Self : Maître de conférence Laboratoire de Glaciologie, Grenoble |