Polheim

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Polheim follows three young explorers on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole, marking 150 years since Roald Amundsen's historic journey. The film captures the physical and emotional challenges of hauling sleds nearly 1000km in extreme conditions while isolated for 50 days. Themes of mortality, ambition, and history of polar exploration are explored. It won the Spirit of Adventure Award at the 2024 New Zealand International Mountain Film Festival.

Documentary  Adventure  Sports

Directed by

Simon Waterhouse, Liddy Whiteman

Starring