Home of the Blizzard
Synopsis
Serving as the official record of Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), this film records the 600-mile expedition to the Magnetic South Pole between December 1911 and March 1913. It documents the SY Aurora's departure from Hobart, wildlife at Macquarie Island and Cape Denison, the building of Mawson's Huts, and the daily hardships endured by the team. As one of the world's earliest surviving feature-length documentaries, the footage stands as a foundational milestone in polar cinematography and non-fiction filmmaking.
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- Director
- Frank Hurley
- Original Title
- Home of the Blizzard
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Hurley Productions
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What is Home of the Blizzard about?
Serving as the official record of Sir Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), this film records the 600-mile expedition to the Magnetic South Pole between December 1911 and March 1913. It documents the SY Aurora's departure from Hobart, wildlife at Macquarie Island and Cape Denison, the building of Mawson's Huts, and the daily hardships endured by the team. As one of the world's earliest surviving feature-length documentaries, the footage stands as a foundational milestone in polar cinematography and non-fiction filmmaking.
Who directed Home of the Blizzard?
Home of the Blizzard was directed by Frank Hurley.
Who stars in Home of the Blizzard?
The principal cast of Home of the Blizzard includes Sir Douglas Mawson, Xavier Guillaume Mertz, Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis.
When was Home of the Blizzard released and how long is it?
Home of the Blizzard was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.