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Please be advised, this film contains graphic footage of animal cruelty.
In late 1949, a joint expedition planned by the Governments of Britain, Norway and Sweden left for Queen Maude Land on the Antarctic continent - this was to be the first truly international expedition to the Antarctic. The film covers the first stage of the journey, from departure point in Europe to the establishment of the base camps and later withdrawal of the ship’s party, leaving the groups of scientists to their study of the unknown world of ice and snow. Photography by Tom Stobart.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011907
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Antarctica
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Antarctica - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers - Antarctica
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
History → Antarctica - History
History → Explorers - Antarctica
History → Great Britain - History - 20th century
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy