Five Weeks in a Balloon

This film (drama)Also known asFive Weeks in a Balloon，is aUnited StatesProducerwomen sex，At1962Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish，Current Douban rating7.8(For reference only)。

【Introduction】 Professor Ferguson plans to cross Africa in a balloon, making it a milestone in aviation history. He claims it can serve as proof that the invention is his private property, and thus begins a thrilling journey over the uncharted territory of West Africa! 【Novel】 "Five Weeks in a Balloon" is the first science fiction novel by the author Jules Verne. It tells the story of the mid-19th century when many explorers, geographers, and travelers undertook arduous explorations of Africa, leaving behind valuable data and maps, yet were never able to clarify the African regions between longitude 14° and 33°. At this time, British traveler Samuel Ferguson decides to verify the results of previous explorations and examine this region of Africa. Despite skepticism from others, he sets out with his friends Kennedy and his servant Joe from Zanzibar, Africa, in a hot air balloon of his own design. They face countless difficulties traveling northward and finally reach the French territory on the Senegal River, completing the unfinished business of their predecessors and dispelling doubts and conjectures. The book vividly and delicately describes the scenery of the African continent, covering mountains and seas, marshes, deserts, rivers, and even volcanoes among its tropical landscapes; the flora is fascinating with baobab trees, fig trees, acacia trees, and tamarind trees; it includes a variety of tropical animals such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, vultures, leopards, and hyenas, as well as heart-stopping scenes of outsmarting wild men and monkeys, evoking a strong impulse in readers to embark on adventures in Africa. The hot air balloon serves as their means of transportation, which, even for today's Chinese readers, remains a relatively unfamiliar object. The protagonists thought of using it for exploration as early as the mid-19th century, and interestingly, the author also provides a detailed introduction to the balloon's complex structure through the protagonist, showcasing the author's vast knowledge and rich imagination. The novel's unique mode of transport combined with beautiful landscapes enhances its appeal. The book also reflects the friendship and care between people: the three travelers once risked their lives to save a French missionary; when the balloon was about to crash into Lake Chad, Joe bravely jumped into the lake to save the lives of his two companions; and when Joe was fleeing in the Sahara Desert, Kennedy's shot rescued him from a savage tribe. This spirit of mutual love and assistance is something we should cherish and promote in today's individualistic era.