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Kon-Tiki (2012) is a Norwegian adventure film co-directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, dramatizing Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 raft expedition across the Pacific Ocean; it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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What real expedition is Kon-Tiki based on?
The film dramatizes Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 raft expedition across the Pacific Ocean. Heyerdahl used the voyage to test his theory that people from South America could have reached Polynesia in ancient times.
Who directed the 2012 film Kon-Tiki?
Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg co-directed the 2012 Norwegian adventure film. Their version combines historical expedition drama with survival scenes at sea.
What was the Kon-Tiki raft made from?
The original raft was built mainly from balsa wood logs and traditional materials. Its construction was intended to resemble what Heyerdahl believed pre-Columbian South American travelers could have used.
Was Kon-Tiki nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, the 2012 film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It became one of the best-known Norwegian adventure films based on a real expedition.
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