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Deep Dive: Explorer (2022)

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Explorer
Explorer is a biographical documentary about Sir Ranulph Fiennes, directed by Matthew Dyas. The film combines contemporary and archival footage to present various aspects of Fiennes' life, including his self-amputation of fingers due to frostbite and his participation in the Dhofar Rebellion. It also covers significant events such as leading the Transglobe expedition and running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. The documentary features Fiennes reflecting on his personal and family life, alongside appearances from Anton Bowring and HM King Charles III. The film was released in theaters on July 14, 2022, and later on video on August 30, 2022. It received critical acclaim, with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 81 out of 100 score on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Sir Ranulph Fiennes, a true explorer.
  • •See Fiennes' self-amputation story.
  • •Follow his record-breaking marathon feat.

Did You Know

•Sir Ranulph Fiennes amputated his fingers due to frostbite.
•He ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
•Fiennes was booted out of the SAS.
•The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 16 critics.

Perfect For

Adventure enthusiastsBiographical film fansExploration history buffs