Shot mainly around the Mawson area and narrated by Dr Phillip Law, this film looks at Antartica through the eyes of the expedition’s cook and the doctor. Raises issues on the future of Antartica and gives insight into the daily pressures of life in isolation. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508121
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australian Antarctic Territory (Antarctica)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mawson station (Australian Antarctic Territory)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social isolation
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social isolation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific expeditions
Places → Australian Antarctic Territory (Antarctica)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)