Blue Ice
Synopsis
A record of the 1954 Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, which relieved the scientific stations at Macquarie and Heard Islands and established a new station at Mawson on MacRobertson Land in Australian Antarctic Territory. The film describes the expedition's departure from Melbourne in December 1953 and follows its 12,000 mile journey through high seas and pack ice, providing an insight into daily life at the stations and the challenges presented by often-difficult conditions. Blue Ice contains stunning footage of towering icebergs and masses of penguins as well as aerial reconnaissance and surveillance.
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- Director
- Phillip Garth Law
- Screenplay & Story
- Phillip Garth Law
- Original Title
- Blue Ice
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Australian News and Information Bureau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Garth Law
Phillip Garth Law
Jack Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Garth Law
Director
Phillip Garth Law
Writer
Jack Rogers
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Ice
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What is Blue Ice about?
A record of the 1954 Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, which relieved the scientific stations at Macquarie and Heard Islands and established a new station at Mawson on MacRobertson Land in Australian Antarctic Territory. The film describes the expedition's departure from Melbourne in December 1953 and follows its 12,000 mile journey through high seas and pack ice, providing an insight into daily life at the stations and the challenges presented by often-difficult conditions. Blue Ice contains stunning footage of towering icebergs and masses of penguins as well as aerial reconnaissance and surveillance.
Who directed Blue Ice?
Blue Ice was directed by Phillip Garth Law.
Who stars in Blue Ice?
The principal cast of Blue Ice includes James Dibble.
When was Blue Ice released and how long is it?
Blue Ice was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 28m.