MOVIES

AT THE EDGE OF LIGHT
- Short documentary | Available soon

Synopsis

AT THE EDGE OF LIGHT (13’ short-documentary) covers the Pax Arctica Coral Reef Expedition of Aug/Sep2018 in Klein Curacao. Produced by Sagax Entertainment and directed by Fabiano D’Amato and James Nikitine this film covers the largely unexplored deep ocean reefs surrounding the uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao which serve as biodiversity hotbeds and could hold the answers to many unanswered scientific questions.

Reef ecosystems around the world are in decline and threatened from global warming leading to mass coral bleaching, ocean acidification, overfishing and other local impacts. Marine scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Smithsonian’s National Museum for Natural History, and Naturalis Biodiversity Center lead a scientific mission using a state-of-the-art manned submersible, the Curasub, to explore the islands’ uncharted depths of up to 1000ft and collect baseline observations to inform continued research.

AT THE EDGE OF LIGHT provides a better understanding of the lesser studied deep-sea reefs and their unique ecosystems with hundreds and maybe even thousands of species yet to be discovered.

This expedition was organized by Uncharted Blue, a non-profit organization connecting adventure seekers with world-renowned scientists and marine technology to fuel exploration and conservation.

ARKTIKA INCOGNITA, the new documentary produced by Sagax Entertainment

At a time when man dreams of conquering other planets, there exists on Earth an extreme region with many secrets. Beyond the Arctic Circle, the islands of New Siberia are still Terra Incognita. Rare explorers have stepped upon these white lands. In 1879, aboard the USS Jeannette, Captain George De Long and his crew aspired to reach the North Pole. They discovered islands, later named De Long, but did not reach the famous pole, and the adventure turned tragic.
In 2017, as a tribute to these men, an international, multicultural expedition set off on the trail of the Jeannette. The purpose of this mission is to explore, observe, and witness this unknown world of white mounds on the ocean, the sanctuary of an authentic Arctic wildlife. In the manner of 19th-century explorers, scientists, adventurers, artists and freedivers go in search of this Arktika Incognita.

Directed by Bertrand Delapierre & Alain Zenou
Based on an original idea by Luc Hardy
Narrated by Elsa Zylberstein
Original music by Tristan Bres

A l’heure où l’Homme rêve de conquérir d’autres planètes, il existe sur Terre une région extrême aux multiples secrets. Au-delà du Cercle Polaire Arctique, les îles de Nouvelle Sibérie font encore figure de terra incognita. En 1879, à bord de l’USS Jeannette, le Capitaine George De Long et son équipage ambitionnent de rejoindre le Pôle Nord. Ils découvrent cinq îles mais n’atteignent pas leur objectif. Et l’aventure tourne au tragique…
En 2017, l’expédition PAX ARCTICA part sur les traces de l’USS Jeannette. Cette mission d’exploration a pour but d’observer et de témoigner de ce monde méconnu – Diamants blancs sertis sur l’océan et sanctuaires de la faune sauvage. A la manière des explorateurs du 19e siècle, des scientifiques, des artistes et des athlètes partent en quête de cette ARKTIKA INCOGNITA.

Réalisé par Bertrand Delapierre & Alain Zenou
Sur une idée originale de Luc Hardy
Narration Elsa Zylberstein
Musique originale Tristan Bres

“THE PURSUIT OF ENDURANCE - on the shoulders of shackleton" 

A FILM BY BERTRAND DELAPIERRE
PRODUCED BY LUC HARDY / SAGAX ENTERTAINMENT
CO-PRODUCED BY PUZZLE MEDIA

WITH THE SUPPORT OF SOPRA STERIA AND LA FRANÇAISE
Original idea by Luc Hardy

In the heart of the Antarctic, nine adventurers are about to live an extraordinary story.

They come from very different backgrounds, but one thing brings them together: a passion for adventure and testing the limits.

Their goal: to follow in the footsteps of one of the greatest legends of the golden age of polar exploration: Ernest Shackleton.

In 1914, after the sinking of his shipThe Endurance, this hero saved his entire crew from a certain death.
100 years later our expedition sets out to explore the sub-Antarctic islands of Elephant, South Georgia and the South Sandwich by boat, ski and pulka.

On board the Australis: an expedition leader, a veteran explorer, a former officer, a skipper, a polar guide, a scientist, two young soldiers and an athlete snowboarder.

An expedition to remind us of the fragility of this highly endangered ecosystem, and to improve our understanding of these remote expanses.

With them, you will relive the best but also the most challenging moments of this great adventure.

FRENCH VERSION

“A LA POURSUITE DE L'ENDURANCE - Sur les traces de Shackleton”

UN FILM DE BERTRAND DELAPIERRE
PRODUIT PAR LUC HARDY / SAGAX ENTERTAINMENT
CO-PRODUIT PAR PUZZLE MEDIA

AVEC LE SOUTIEN DE SOPRA STERIA ET LA FRANÇAISE
Idée original de Luc Hardy

Neuf aventuriers s’apprêtent à vivre une histoire extraordinaire au coeur de l’Antarctique.

Une chose les rassemble : la passion de l’aventure et du dépassement de soi.

Leur objectif : repartir sur les traces de l’une des plus grandes figures de l’âge d’or de l’exploration polaire : Ernest Shackleton.

Il y a 100 ans, après le naufrage de son navire L’Endurance, cet homme sauvait son équipage d’une mort annoncée. Ce nouveau périple va relier en voilier, ski et pulka les îles sub-antarctiques Eléphant, Géorgie du sud et Sandwich du Sud.

A bord de l’Australis, un chef d’expédition, un explorateur chevronné, un ancien officier, un skipper, un guide polaire, une scientifique, 2 jeunes soldats et une snowboardeuse.

L‘occasion de rappeler la fragilité de l’écosystème et de faire avancer les connaissances sur ces régions reculées.

Avec eux, vous allez revivre les meilleurs moments de cette grande aventure, mais aussi les plus difficiles.

SPANISH VERSION

“LA BÚSQUEDA DEL ENDURANCE - Tras los pasos de shackleton" 

un documental realizado por BERTRAND DELAPIERRE
producido por SAGAX ENTERTAINMENT & PUZZLE MEDIA

CON EL APOYO DE SOPRA STERIA y LA FRANÇAISE
Idea original de Luc Hardy

Nueve aventureros están preparando una historia extraordinaria en el corazón del Antárctico.

Lo que los une: la pasión por la aventura y la superación personal.

Su objetivo: volver sobre las huellas de uno de las más grandes exploradores polares: Ernest Shackleton.

Hace 100 años, después del naufragio de su barco ¨L´Endurance¨, Ernest Shackleton salvó a su tripulación que estaba a punto de morir. Este nuevo viaje se realizara en velero, esquí y pulka en las islas sub antárticas Elefantes, las islas de Georgia del sur y las islas Sándwich del Sur.

A bordo de l´Australis: un jefe de expedición, un explorador experto, un ex oficial, un skipper, una guía polar, un científico, dos jóvenes soldados y una mujer especialista en snowboard.

Es una ocasión para que recordemos la fragilidad del ecosistema y para estimular los conocimientos acerca de estas zonas remotas.

Con ellos, se compartirán los mejores momentos de esta gran aventura, así como también los más difíciles.

Presentations review

International events:

United Nations | NYC | http://visit.un.org/

COP21 Paris | http://www.cop21paris.org/

COP22 | Marrakech | http://www.cop22.ma/

GCI | Paris |  http://www.guineeconakry.info/article/detail/conference-sur-le-climat-la-france-se-dit-confiante/

COY 11 | Paris | http://coy11.org/en/

Noumea OCEANIA 22 | Nouméa | http://www.oceaniameetings.com/

Naturellia | La-Roche-Sur-Foron | http://www.naturellia.com/diffusion-de-film

International Film Festivals:

Focus French Cinema | NYC, Greenwich CT | http://focusonfrenchcinema.com/

Festival du Film Francophone | Angoulême |  https://www.filmfrancophone.fr/

Explos Film Festival | Ax les Thermes | http://explos-festival.com/

Festival International du Film d’Aventure | La Rochelle | http://www.festival-film-aventure.com/

Festival Nouvelles Explorations | Royan | http://www.nouvellesexplorations.com/

Festival du Film de Montagne et d’Exploration | Saulxures-lès-Nancy | https://festival-montagne-exploration.org/

14th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival | Kathmandu | https://kimff.org/

Festival Cinema Muntanya -  (34th BBVA Mountain film Festival of Torelló) | Torello | http://www.torellomountainfilm.cat/

Wild Polar Film Festival | New York | https://explorers.org/events/detail/the_4th_annual_polar_film_festival_Friday

International and academic institutions:

French Consulate of New York | NYC | http://www.consulfrance-newyork.org/

French Embassy | Washington, DC | http://franceintheus.org/

FACC-French Consulate | Los Angeles, CA | https://www.facclosangeles.org/

Lycée Français of New York | NYC | https://www.lfny.org/

Greenwich Education Group | Stamford, CT | http://www.greenwichedgroup.com/

Greenwich High School | Greenwich, CT | https://www.greenwichschools.org/greenwich-high-school

Cultural institutions:

YMCA of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | http://www.greenwichymca.org/

FIAF | NYC | http://www.fiaf.org/  

Alliance Francaise | NYC, Greenwich CT | http://www.afgreenwich.org/

Bruce Museum | Greenwich CT | https://brucemuseum.org/

Explorers Club of New York | NYC |  https://explorers.org/ 

American Yacht Club | http://www.americanyc.org/

Institut Français du Royaume-Uni | London, UK | https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/cine-lumiere/

Corporate Events

LendIT | NYC | http://www.lendit.com/usa/2017

La Française | NYC | https://www.la-francaise.com/en/ 

Sopra Steria | NYC | https://www.soprasteria.com/en

Theaters

Avon Theater | Stamford CT |   http://www.avontheatre.org/

Emelin Theatre - FASNY | Mamaroneck, NY | http://www.emelin.org/