Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica

Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica 2008 Directed by Malcolm McDonald

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.

Country Australia

Production Country Australia

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , Drama , History

Production Companies Film Australia , National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) , Orana Films

Release Date 11 May 2008

85 mins