The Icecream treaty

Australia, 1985

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The Antarctic Treaty’s aim is to protect the frozen continent whilst allowing peaceful scientific research. Due to renegotiation in 1991, the seven claimants face increasing pressure from a world hungry for the Antarctic’s riches. This video looks at how the people from many countries working there survive in the harsh but stunning surroundings.

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Credits

producer/director

Ray Sinclair

Duration

00:52:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1985

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017330

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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