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MUMBAI:
National Geographic Channel presents the Indian television premiere
of the Academy Award winning film 'Penguins, A Love Story' on Sunday,
27th May at 8 pm. Narrated by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan,
this critically acclaimed film presents an extraordinary glimpse
into the life of the Emperor Penguins. It is far more than a story
of survival; it is a heart warming love story from the coldest place
on earth. Apart from the coveted Oscar statuette for Best Documentary
Feature in 2006, the film has won a plethora of awards including
a Cesar for Best Sound 2006 and a BAFTA nomination for Best Cinematography
and Editing 2006.
 The
film follows a flock of Emperor Penguins as they embark on a truly
remarkable journey in the pitiless ice deserts of Antarctica in
search for their love, deep in the most inhospitable terrain on
Earth, a journey which has taken place for millennia. Braving icy
winds, freezing temperatures and starvation, this is an incredible
true story of the quest to bring new life into the world.
Speaking
about the film, Rajesh Sheshadri, Vice President - Marketing, National
Geographic Channel, India said, "Penguins, A Love Story takes
you on an incredible journey of the Emperor Penguins as they march
under the most impossible conditions to find their mate. With brilliant
cinematography, editing and a poignant narration by none other than
Amitabh Bachchan the film will surely strike a chord with our audiences".
National
Geographic Channel has created a special microsite www.nationalgeographic.co.in/lovestory
which has interesting trivia about the film, factoids on the Emperor
Penguins and their incredible journey, Save the Egg game, downloadable
Penguin images and an innovative contest - 'How far have you gone
for your love?' To participate in the contest, all the viewers have
to do is log on and enter the whackiest thing they have done for
their soul-mates. The whackiest entry will win a romantic trip for
two to France.
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