Kontiki official theatrical trailer 20 oscar nominated film hd. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Kontiki is a 2012 historical drama film directed by joachim ronning and espen sandberg. Released by sony classical in 20 containing music from kontiki 20. Kon tiki opened in the united states on 26 april 20 in a limited release, and was screened in three cinemas. Kontiki soundtrack from 20, composed by johan soderqvist. Kontiki opened in norway on 24 august 2012, setting a weekend national box office record. While many savvy awards season watchers may be a bit. Parents need to know that kon tiki is a 2012 adaptation of the classic nonfiction adventure story by legendary explorer thor heyerdal. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. Tobias santelmann, who stars as one of the brawny sailors on thor heyerdahls raft in norways oscarnominated kontiki, has been cast as viking leader asbjorn in northmen a. 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.
It was heyerdahls contention that precolumbian polynesian natives had regularly made trips. Sinopsis film kontiki 2012 kontiki bercerita tentang sebuah. Thor heyerdahl full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. 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. Across the pacific by raft mass market paperback 14 may 20. 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. 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. Subscribe now to get the best and the latest movie trailers, clips and videos. Usa 7 april 20 phoenix film festival bahrain 18 april 20. Kontiki official theatrical trailer 20 oscar nominated film hd the story of legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300 miles crossing. Recreating the epic voyage of the kontiki cbs news. Although the 1950 documentary of thor heyerdahls epic 4,300 mile pacific journey was compelling enough to earn an oscar win, this. Inspired by thor heyerdahls 1947 expedition, the modern day kontiki ii consists of dual balsa wood rafts.
Pg english version, not rated norwegian version directors. Allstar pitcher, baseball executive, and real housewives guest. Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. 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. It is set to launch in november from peru to easter island and back again, in what the. Kontiki to hit theaters in englishlanguage version, riding tide of scandinavian film popularity by anne thompson and beth hanna mar 7, 20 7. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award. 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. Kontiki is nominated for a best foreign film oscar this year. Santelmann will play the leader of a band of vikings stranded behind enemy lines on the coast of alba as ancient scotland was known, and pursued by fierce mercenaries until the norsemen turn the. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including the big wedding, pain and gain and midnights children. The story of the legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 101 day, 4,300mile crossing of the pacific on a balsawood raft in 1947. Dec 23, 20 kon tiki is another film based on a true story.
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. Resolutely oldschool and blessedly free of irony, the norwegian adventure film kontiki is a celebration of heroism thats a pleasure to watch. Part of the problem was the lead, pal sverre hagen. Kontiki opened in the united states on 26 april 20 in a limited release, and was screened in. 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. 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. After spending time on the south sea islands, thor comes up with a crazy theory that polynesians originated from peru. After spending time on the south sea islands, thor comes up with a. 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. With pal sverre hagen, anders baasmo christiansen, gustaf skarsgard, oddmagnus williamson. Tweet reddit flipboard email the new film kontiki depicts. Kontiki 4 stars drama about a 1947 effort to recreate an ancient south pacific journey.
Supernatural season 15 trailer promises nothing ever really ends. Kontiki 20 norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl pal sverre hagen suspects that the south sea islands were originally colonized by south americans. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 named after thor the norse god of thunder. Kon tiki takes solo top spot within swift group motorhome. Apr 25, 20 kontiki 4 stars drama about a 1947 effort to recreate an ancient south pacific journey. Everything you need to know about kontiki movie 20. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Released by sony classical in 20 containing music from kon tiki 20. A beautifully illustrated account of the kon tiki voyage by erik hesselberg, the navigator, who is also a very talented sketch artist. Parents need to know that kontiki is a 2012 adaptation of the classic nonfiction adventure story by legendary explorer thor heyerdal. 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.
For several years the kontiki has shared top spot with the bessacarr e700, but. A wellcrafted retelling of an epic true story, kon tiki is a throwback to oldschool adventure filmmaking thats exciting and entertaining in spite of its bythebook plotting. Kontiki was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, and kontiki is an old name for this god. Feb 22, 20 having sacrificed everything for his mission, even his marriage, the success of the kon tiki expedition proves bittersweet for thor. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition a. Thor heyerdahl list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Kon tiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. Kontiki tells the true story of thor heyerdahl, a young norwegian adventurer in the late 1940s. Oscarnominated kontiki helmers make big legendary deal. Kontiki tells about the origin of heyerdahls idea and the events surrounding the groups voyage.
Kumpulan film yang di bintangi gustaf skarsgard moviegan. Tweet reddit flipboard email the new film kontiki depicts thor heyerdahls 1947 voyage across the pacific. 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. Norwegian helmers joachim ronning and espen sandberg, whose film kontiki was oscar nominated today for best foreign language film, are near a deal to make their first big splashy. Second kontiki voyage to map great pacific garbage patch. Although the 1950 documentary of thor heyerdahls epic 4,300 mile pacific journey was compelling enough to. Jan 18, 2019 having sacrificed everything for his mission, even his marriage, the success of the kon tiki expedition proves bittersweet for thor. Apr 26, 20 kon tiki soundtrack from 20, composed by johan soderqvist.
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. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. The most harrowing scene in kontiki, the new oscarnominated norwegian film about the greatest sea voyage of modern times, turns out to be a fish story. Kontiki, by thor heyerdahl, is one of my alltime favorite books, but this movie, alas, did not live up to the books standards. The historical seafaring epic kontiki may be the first oscarnommed.
United states april 26, 20 limited canada april 26, 20. 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. Kon tiki tells the true story of thor heyerdahl, a young norwegian adventurer in the late 1940s. Oct, 2015 inspired by thor heyerdahls 1947 expedition, the modern day kon tiki ii consists of dual balsa wood rafts.
Having sacrificed everything for his mission, even his marriage, the success of the kontiki expedition proves bittersweet for thor. His line drawings describe the voyage in a lovely quirky way, while the light account given in words is entirely hand written giving the effect of a big, beautiful diary and sometimes showing a silly sense of humour. December 23, 20 one of the visitors was norwegian scientist. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage. Kontiki to hit theaters in englishlanguage version. 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. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The film is an international coproduction between norway, denmark, germany, sweden, and the united kingdom it was the highestgrossing film of 2012 in norway and. Kon tiki, by thor heyerdahl, is one of my alltime favorite books, but this movie, alas, did not live up to the books standards.
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