Antarctic Pioneers

The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica

★★★★★

English / 28 MIN. / 1963

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

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Antarctic Pioneers

The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica

The Genres

The Synopsis

The Cast

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