Alban Michon: polar explorer
For Alban Michon, life is like sailing: you must weather the storms and stay afloat. Passionate about scuba diving from a young age, he bought a diving school at 22 entirely on credit and without a clue. But he went on to become a pioneer in deep-sea and ice diving. Life isn't always smooth sailing, but it's the journey that makes you who you are.
Edition 2019 • Episode 1 • 13 mn
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