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Siege of the South

Siege of the South

Frank Hurley

1930

  • Documentary
10.0

A cinematic record of Sir Douglas Mawson's BANZ Antarctic Research Expeditions from 1929 to 1931. This film chronicles the crews voyage to chart new territory, documenting their ongoing scientific research, the native wildlife, and the challenges of early 20th-century polar exploration.

Cast & crew

  • Frank HurleyDirector
  • Frank HurleySelf - Narrator, Photographer & Cinematographer
  • Sir Douglas MawsonSelf - Expedition Leader
  • Stuart Alexander Caird CampbellSelf - Flight Lieutenant

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