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Concise Antarctic Adventure with Scott [DVD]
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The Captivating Tale of Captain Robert Scott's Immortal Antarctic Adventure
Cinematographer Herbert G. Ponting's spellbinding documentary, "90 Degrees South," offers a poignant chronicle of Captain Robert Scott's heroic yet tragic race for the South Pole. Restored by the British Film Institute's National Film Archive, this cinematic masterpiece captures the heart-wrenching last days of Scott's doomed expedition.
In 1910, Captain Robert Scott led a band of explorers on a perilous journey to the South Pole, traversing the brutal Antarctic landscape. Unbeknownst to them, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had already reached the Pole before their arrival. Cinematographer Herbert Ponting, who accompanied Scott on this expedition, masterfully captured the expedition's harrowing experiences through still photographs and movie footage.
The story of "90 Degrees South" was first released to the public in installments in 1911 and 1912, and later reedited with Ponting's narration in 1933. From a technical standpoint, the film is a marvel, considering the extreme cold that could easily turn movie tape brittle and shatter inside the camera.
Ponting's stunning cinematography showcases the Antarctic landscape in all its stark beauty and forbidding grandeur. The film is punctuated by his droll commentary on the antics of the continent's wildlife, providing a welcome respite from the relentless hardships faced by Scott and his team.
The real heart of the story, however, lies in the hellish conditions endured by Scott and his men as they trudged endlessly like draft animals, dragging heavy sledges full of supplies. Ponting's camera brings a human perspective to their ordeal, capturing the day-to-day routines and the unimaginable cold and hardship that dogged them every step of the way.
As the expedition falls behind schedule and supplies dwindle, Scott's final journal entries convey the team's grim reality – facing certain death with the stoic resolve of the quintessential British explorer. Preserved and restored by the National Film Archive (U.K.), "90 Degrees South" stands as a landmark documentary, both moving and powerful even in the present day.
This cinematic masterpiece not only showcases the stunning Antarctic landscape but also pays tribute to the extraordinary courage and resilience of Captain Robert Scott and his team. Ponting's hauntingly beautiful images and the tragic yet heroic narrative make "90 Degrees South" a deeply moving tribute to the immortal spirit of human exploration.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aspect_ratio | 1.33 | ||||
| is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
| mpaa_rating | NR (Not Rated) | ||||
| product_dimensions | 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 4 ounces | ||||
| director | Alan Ravenscroft | ||||
| media_format | DVD, NTSC, Black & White | ||||
| run_time | 1 hour and 10 minutes | ||||
| release_date | January 1, 1933 | ||||
| language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | ||||
| studio | IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT | ||||
| number_of_discs | 1 | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #240,931 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #33,426 in Drama DVDs | ||||
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