Tuesday 31 March, 18:30

Arctic Horizons: story of an unprecedented swiss expedition

Through intimate, sea-borne portraits, this documentary traces a Swiss Arctic expedition led by the Pacifique Foundation (2020–2024) in partnership with the University of Geneva. Aboard the sailing vessels Mauritius and Que Sera, crews gathered extensive scientific data while the voyage doubled as a space for personal transformation—hosting young people in reintegration programs and artists in residence. The film balances measured observational frames with lyrical passages, revealing the Arctic’s fragile beauty and the geopolitical and climatic tensions pressing upon it.

Documentary followed by a roundtable discussion on the interactions between environmental research and contemporary challenges in the Arctic.

In French.

Rue du Général-Dufour 24,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: Fondation Pacifique
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Photo Credit: Fondation Pacifique

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