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The Conquest of the Pole

Original title: À la conquête du pôle
1912 · 33 min
Directed by Georges Méliès · France · Early and Pioneering Cinema
Short filmAdventureComedySci-Fi

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Cast

Georges Méliès Fernande Albany

Credits

Written by: Georges Méliès Jules Verne
Cinematography: Georges Méliès
Music: Monte Alto Eric Leguen
Produced by: Georges Méliès Charles Pathé

Plot

A science fantasy film that deals with an extraordinary race to the north pole by rival parties of balloonists. Based on the novel "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" by Jules Verne.

Sinekatalog’s take

Rival balloonists race to the North Pole in a wild, spectacular fantasy adapted from a Verne adventure. The effects are playful, handmade and delightfully absurd. Fun for anyone curious about the pioneers of cinematic spectacle.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (1,415 votes)
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