Based on the academy awardwinning documentary, kon tiki is the story of. Kontiki has light foul language and only one violent scene, but its humanist worldview requires strong or extreme caution. Sinopsis film kontiki 2012 kontiki bercerita tentang sebuah. His book about the voyage sold more than 50 million copies and a 1951 documentary earned the academy award you can check it out on youtube. The kon tiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. The dramatized true story of legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300 miles crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort prove it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in precolumbian times. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Parents need to know that kontiki is a 2012 adaptation of the classic nonfiction adventure story by legendary explorer thor heyerdal. Kon tiki takes solo top spot within swift group motorhome. The historical seafaring epic kontiki may be the first oscarnommed. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. Subscribe now to get the best and the latest movie trailers, clips and videos. Apr 26, 20 so begins thor heyerdahls the kontiki expedition, his account of putting to sea on a balsalog raft in 1947 to test his theory that ancient peruvians were the first to populate polynesia.
Tweet reddit flipboard email the new film kontiki depicts thor heyerdahls 1947 voyage across the pacific. Joachim roenning and espen sandbergs dramatization, kon tiki, norways nominee this year for the oscar for best foreign film, comes to our shores in a simultaneouslyfilmed english language edition, and while the wind goes out of its sails a few times. The story of the legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 101 day, 4,300mile crossing of the pacific on a balsawood raft in 1947. December 23, 20 one of the visitors was norwegian scientist. Kontiki opened in the united states on 26 april 20 in a limited release, and was.
Tweet reddit flipboard email the new film kontiki depicts. On 3 may 20, the film expanded to screen in fifty more cinemas and was a major box office success in its home country, norway, and has since been gathering critical acclaim internationally. United states april 26, 20 limited canada april 26, 20. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. Based on one of the most incredible voyages of the 20th century the true story about legendary explorer thor heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in precolumbian times. Apr 26, 20 kon tiki soundtrack from 20, composed by johan soderqvist. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Part of the problem was the lead, pal sverre hagen. Kontiki is nominated for a best foreign film oscar this year.
Kontiki 20 norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl pal sverre hagen suspects that the south sea islands were originally colonized by south americans. Kon tiki opened in the united states on 26 april 20 in a limited release, and was screened in three cinemas. Kontiki 4 stars drama about a 1947 effort to recreate an ancient south pacific journey. With pal sverre hagen, anders baasmo christiansen, gustaf skarsgard, oddmagnus williamson. Thor heyerdahl list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Resolutely oldschool and blessedly free of irony, the norwegian adventure film kontiki is a celebration of heroism thats a pleasure to watch. Everything you need to know about kontiki movie 20.
While many savvy awards season watchers may be a bit. Kontiki, by thor heyerdahl, is one of my alltime favorite books, but this movie, alas, did not live up to the books standards. Sadly, the movie has a strong humanist worldview with strong pagan references. Kontiki soundtrack from 20, composed by johan soderqvist. The story of legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300 miles crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort prove it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in. The norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl crossed the pacific ocean in a balsa wood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that south americans already back in precolumbian times could have crossed the sea and settle on polynesian islands. Putting the kontiki expedition to film outside online. Legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300mile crossing of the pacific on a balsawood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove that it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in precolumbian times.
The story of legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300 miles crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort prove it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in precolumbian times. Inspired by thor heyerdahls 1947 expedition, the modern day kontiki ii consists of dual balsa wood rafts. Kon tiki, by thor heyerdahl, is one of my alltime favorite books, but this movie, alas, did not live up to the books standards. May 02, 20 kon tiki, the 1951 thor heyerdahldirected documentary that inspired the weinstein company feature nominated for the best foreign language film oscar this year, is getting its own day in the sun. Jan 18, 2019 having sacrificed everything for his mission, even his marriage, the success of the kon tiki expedition proves bittersweet for thor. Though thor refused to give up, risking his life for selfvalidation wasnt fair to his wife and two kids. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including the big wedding, pain and gain and midnights children.
Kon tiki was released in 20 on friday, april 26, 20 limited release. So begins thor heyerdahls the kontiki expedition, his account of putting to sea on a balsalog raft in 1947 to test his theory that ancient peruvians were the first to populate polynesia. The norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl crossed the pacific ocean in a balsa wood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that south americans already back in precolumbian times could have crossed the. Dec 23, 20 kon tiki is another film based on a true story. The voyage was also chronicled in the documentary tvseries the kon tiki man. With five loyal friends in tow, explorer thor heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path. Kontiki, the 1951 thor heyerdahldirected documentary that inspired the weinstein company feature nominated for the best foreign language film oscar this year, is getting its own day in. The movie is about norwegian scientist thor heyerdahl who sailed on a balsa raft from south america to polynesian islands to proove that these islands could be populated by ancient people who traveled this distance by a raft. Kumpulan film yang di bintangi gustaf skarsgard moviegan. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. Kontiki is a 2012 historical drama film directed by joachim ronning and espen sandberg. Heyerdahl filmed the expedition, which later became the acaemy award winning documentary in 1951, and wrote a book about the expedition which was translated into 70 languages and sold more than 50 millions copies around the world.
This resulted in two versions of the film to be released, one primarily for the norwegian domestic. Kontiki official theatrical trailer 20 oscar nominated film hd the story of legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300 miles crossing. Released by sony classical in 20 containing music from kon tiki 20. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. Oct, 2015 inspired by thor heyerdahls 1947 expedition, the modern day kon tiki ii consists of dual balsa wood rafts. Kontiki tells about the origin of heyerdahls idea and the events surrounding the groups voyage. The swift kontiki, a name synonymous with the ultimate in design, specification and performance in the motorhome market since the product was launched 27 years ago, takes over the solus position at the top of the swift group motorhome range for the 20 season. Kontiki was released in 20 on friday, april 26, 20 limited release. The movie doesnt shy away from the extreme peril heyerdal and his crew faced when they crossed 5000 miles of the pacific ocean from peru to polynesia to prove that precolumbian south americans could have conceivably been the first settlers of polynesia. In the true story of kontiki, a dangerous seafaring adventure, six men sail from peru to polynesia risking their lives for an idea that cou. The culminating event is when the raft named the kontiki is approaching one of the islands in the polynesian chain, but their approach becomes lifethreatening.
The dangers of the high seas have rarely been rendered as vivid and thrilling as in kontiki, the 2012 movie version of thor heyerdahls famous and acclaimed autobiographical tale. Kon tiki was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, and kon tiki is an old name for this god. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a mythical hero, kon tiki. Joachim roenning and espen sandbergs dramatization, kontiki, norways nominee this year for the oscar for best foreign film, comes to our shores in a simultaneouslyfilmed english language edition, and while the wind goes out of its sails a. Released by sony classical in 20 containing music from kontiki 20.
Recreating the epic voyage of the kontiki cbs news. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition a. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a mythical hero, kontiki. Kontiki official theatrical trailer 20 oscar nominated film hd. Mud kicked up the dirt in the specialty realm with a hefty opening and some decent audiences to boot. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Offizieller deutscher hdtrailer zu kontiki kinostart. Heyerdahl hypothesized that tiki and kontiki were one and the same, and the. Kon tiki suffers a little from being released too closely to life of pi a much better film. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition a journey of 4,300 nautical miles. Parents need to know that kon tiki is a 2012 adaptation of the classic nonfiction adventure story by legendary explorer thor heyerdal. Based on the academy awardwinning documentary, kon tiki is the story of legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. It is set to launch in november from peru to easter island and back again, in what the.
The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The most harrowing scene in kon tiki, the new oscarnominated norwegian film about the greatest sea voyage of modern times, turns out to be a fish story. Feb 25, 20 offizieller deutscher hdtrailer zu kontiki kinostart. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a. Tobias santelmann in kontiki 2012 gustaf skarsgard and jakob oftebro in kontiki. Kontiki was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, and kontiki is an old name for this god. Having sacrificed everything for his mission, even his marriage, the success of the kontiki expedition proves bittersweet for thor.
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