The Burden of Fire
In 1982, a fire broke out in the Soviet Antarctic research station Vostok and destroyed the station's power plant. The expedition was left without light or heating right before the four-month long polar night set in, with an outside temperature of -70 °C. The men decided not to ask for help, because they knew that it was nowhere to be found.
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The Burden of Fire
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 16, 2013
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
20%
Original Title
Tulekahju paine
Production Companies
OÜ Vesilind
Director
Riho Västrik
Description
In 1982, a fire broke out in the Soviet Antarctic research station Vostok and destroyed the station's power plant. The expedition was left without light or heating right before the four-month long polar night set in, with an outside temperature of -70 °C. The men decided not to ask for help, because they knew that it was nowhere to be found.
