Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica (2008)

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The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.

Director: Malcolm McDonald
Genre: Documentary, History, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Screenplay

Production: Film Australia, Orana Films, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Polar Expedition in the Frozen Lands, Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality, Arctic Survival and the Polar Wild

Keywords

pole, wilderness, heroism, recreation, survival, antarctica, endurance, blizzard, explorer, trek, mawson, south pole

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica about?
The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.
Who directed Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica was directed by Malcolm McDonald.
Who stars in Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica stars Tim Jarvis, William McInnes, John Stoukalo, Jason Stewart.
How long is Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica is a Documentary, History, Drama film.
Where was Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica produced?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
The themes of Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica include: Polar Expedition in the Frozen Lands, Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality, Arctic Survival and the Polar Wild.