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The Ra Expeditions

1972-02-23
7
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Documentary
Ra [also known as The Ra Expeditions] is a 1972 documentary film directed by Lennart Ehrenborg and Thor Heyerdahl about the expeditions organised by Thor Heyerdahl in 1969 and 1970 in attempt to cross the Atlantic on papyrus boats. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Director

Lennart Ehrenborg

Writer

Thor Heyerdahl

Original Music Composer

Ed Norton

Cinematography

Carlo Mauri

Cinematography

Kei Ohara

Status

Released

Countries

  • Norway
  • Sweden

Companies

  • TVI - Televisão Independente
  • BBC
  • SVT