Learning on ScreenSouth: Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Glorious Epic of the Antarctic
- Synopsis
- A restored version of the 1919 film, photographed by Frank Hurley, of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s attempt to cross Antarctica in 1914-16. It both a historical document and a tribute to the courage of a small party who set out on a voyage of discovery that turned into an epic struggle for survival.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. silent with music. b&w/tinted. 81 min.
- Year of production
- 1919
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £15.99 (inclusive)
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- Antarctic; archive films; exploration
Credits
- Contributor
- Frank Hurley
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
BFI Video
- video.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8957
- Fax
- 020 7957 8968
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
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