Bruce Experiences: French Film Series: The Pursuit Of Endurance
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2–4:00 PM, Gale and Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., and Pamela and Robert Goergen Auditorium
Bruce Experiences: French Film Series: 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
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.
Followed by a Q&A with Luc Hardy, Producer
Bruce Experiences is generously sponsored by Bank of America.
Bio:
Luc Hardy is an entrepreneur, veteran adventurer, environmental advocate, author, member of the Explorers Club of New York. Luc is an engineer graduated from Ecole Centrale Paris. He is president of Sagax, a US-based investment and management advisory firm. His curiosity for the world and his love of adventure stem from his origins in Brittany. When he is not relaxing in his Connecticut tipi, he pursues a personal goal of traveling extensively across the globe, photographing and reporting from remote places in order to raise awareness for global causes.
About Focus on French Cinema
Since its inception, Focus on French Cinema (FFC), organized by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, has served as a premier platform for showcasing outstanding French-language films. By offering screenings, workshops, and various cultural initiatives, FFC fosters a deeper connection between diverse audiences and the vibrant world of French cinema.
About The Bruce
The Bruce serves as a vibrant hub for cultural and artistic engagement, committed to cultivating spaces where art, dialogue, and community flourish. Its collaboration with FFC highlights a shared mission to celebrate creative expression and build global connections.
About the Film Series.
Cinema has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural expression, and emotional resonance. Among the world's many cinematic traditions, few are as celebrated as French and Francophone cinema, renowned for its artistry, depth, and innovation. In a groundbreaking collaboration, The Bruce and Focus on French Cinema (FFC) present a special retrospective event: A Look Back at 20 Years of the Best of French and Francophone Cinema (2005–2025).
This exceptional partnership brings together two leading advocates of cultural enrichment and cinema. The Bruce, a distinguished platform for fostering artistic dialogue, joins forces with Focus on French Cinema, an acclaimed organization devoted to showcasing the diversity and richness of French-language films to international audiences.
