A 1914 Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton faced extreme conditions, as captured in Frank Hurley's footage from the mission.
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A 1914 Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton faced extreme conditions, as captured in Frank Hurley's footage from the mission.
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Frank Hurley boarded the Endurance in August 1914, ready to document Sir Ernest Shackleton's ambitious Trans-Antarctic expedition. Over the course of the mission, which lasted until 1916, the crew faced extreme weather and treacherous ice conditions. Hurley's silent film captures their preparations, the voyage, and the challenges they encountered in one of the most hostile environments on Earth. Released in 1919, this documentary presents a vivid account of human determination against nature's formidable forces.
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Why Watch
- See Frank Hurley's original footage from 1914.
- Find out how the crew prepared for Antarctic conditions.
- Meet Sir Ernest Shackleton and his expedition team.
Did You Know
- Frank Hurley loaded his cameras onto the Endurance in August 1914.
- The expedition began just as Europe went to war in 1914.
- The film was released in 1919 and has a duration of 81 minutes.
- The production involved countries like Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Who led the Antarctic exploration mission documented in South?
The Antarctic exploration mission was led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.
What year was the documentary South released?
The documentary South was released in 1919.
What was the duration of the documentary South?
The duration of the documentary South is 81 minutes.
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