Home of the Blizzard
Jul 19, 1913 · 1h 8m
Director
Frank HurleyOverview
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.
Cast of Home of the Blizzard
Crew of Home of the Blizzard
About Home of the Blizzard
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…
When was Home of the Blizzard released?
Home of the Blizzard was released on July 19, 1913.
How long is Home of the Blizzard?
Home of the Blizzard runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who directed Home of the Blizzard?
Home of the Blizzard was directed by Frank Hurley.
Who is in the cast of Home of the Blizzard?
The cast of Home of the Blizzard includes Sir Douglas Mawson (Self), Xavier Guillaume Mertz (Self) and Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis (Self).