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Antarctic Pioneers

“The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica”

Director
Frank Hurley
Year
1963
Runtime
28m
Release
1963
Language
en
Country
AU

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01 · Overview

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The story

Presented by explorer Frank Hurley in his final film appearance, this documentary chronicles Australia's role in the scientific exploration of Antarctica and the hardships the pioneers endured. Using archival footage, this film spans from 1911, following Sir Douglas Mawson's first expedition, to Phillip Law establishing the continent's first permanent research station in 1954.

  • #polar region
  • #australian history
  • #south pole
  • #antarctica
  • #antarctic exploration

  • Directed by

    Frank Hurley & Phillip Garth Law

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