The harsh Antarctic landscape and extreme conditions in which Czech scientists work were captured by Czech Television in collaboration with MU in the documentary Czech Scientists in Antarctica. The screening will take place on February 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Conference Hall of the Moravian Library in Brno.
The film depicts the work of Czech scientists at the Johann Gregor Mendel polar station on James Ross Island, where research into the effects of climate change has been conducted for over fifteen years. The filmmakers spent two months with the scientists, observing their daily work and capturing not only the demanding preparations for the expedition, but also the breathtaking coastal landscape. The Czech Republic is one of less than thirty countries that have a polar base in Antarctica. Scientists from Masaryk University in Brno are researching the effects of climate change on the ice continent and their impact on life in the Czech Republic.
"Working on this film allowed me to get to know the beautiful coastal areas and even one of the largest ice-free locations. The opportunity to visit the Czech station was something truly exceptional. We learned about scientific projects that are world-class. For two months, we participated in daily tasks and recorded the professional work there, which I consider a pleasure and a service to Czech science. It was a wonderful experience," described director Petr Horký.
While the documentary screened at the Moravian Library maps events from two years ago, researchers from MU are currently on their 20th anniversary expedition. In addition to monitoring climate change, the state of glaciers and permafrost, the mission also includes the modernization of the station's medical equipment, including vital signs monitors, ultrasounds, and defibrillators. Masaryk University is the only university in the world that oversees a national Antarctic program.
Admission to the screening is free.
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