Barents heißt unser Steuermann (1969)

Release Date: 1969-07-11
Runtime: 1h 36min
Production Company: Deutscher Fernsehfunk
Production Country: East Germany
Director: Rainer Hausdorf

In 1596, the Dutchman Willem Barents sets sail on a long voyage with two ships to find a north-eastern sea route to China for the Amsterdam merchants. Ice masses and storms force the prudent navigator Barents to separate from Rijp, the captain of the second ship, so that he can organize a rescue operation in Holland. Trapped in the polar winter, Barents and his crew hope for help...