(Blue Ice)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Australia

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

28 minutes

Year:

1954

Directors:

Phillip Garth Law

Production companies:

Australian News and Information Bureau

Actors:

Self - Commentator

Crews:

Director

Writer

Cinematography

Editor