description Kon-Tiki Overview
Kon-Tiki recounts the 1947 expedition led by Thor Heyerdahl, utilizing a balsa wood raft to demonstrate a theory about ocean currents. Production primarily took place on Malta, with significant international collaboration involving Norway, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The film portrays the journey undertaken by Heyerdahl and his team.
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info Kon-Tiki Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2012 |
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What is the historical significance of the raft in the movie Kon-Tiki?
In Kon-Tiki, the raft is a balsa wood vessel named after an Inca sun god. Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl famously used this raft in 1947 to sail from Peru to Polynesia to prove that ancient South American cultures could have made the journey.
How accurate is the Kon-Tiki film to the real 1947 expedition?
The 2012 film stays broadly true to the historical events of Thor Heyerdahl's journey across the Pacific Ocean, though some dramatic elements were condensed for pacing. It accurately portrays the massive 4,300-nautical-mile voyage using only primitive sailing technology.
Was Kon-Tiki nominated for any major cinema awards?
Yes, the 2012 historical drama was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards. It was also the highest-grossing film in Norway during the year of its release.
Where was the ocean survival movie Kon-Tiki actually filmed?
Although the real expedition took place across the Pacific Ocean, principal photography for the film primarily took place on the island of Malta. The production also shot additional scenes in Norway, Bulgaria, and the Maldives.
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