World-renowned explorer Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition comes to life in a visually captivating documentary that immerses viewers in the harrowing expedition's icy mysteries.
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The century-old silent footage has been revamped with a respect for verisimilitude, but director Owen Gleiberman wishes the film hadn't mixed in re-enactments, arguing it's better to let the audience imagine the unimaginable.
Despite this critique, Gleiberman declares the film's quiet imagery to be 'staggering,' hinting that the raw power of the original footage is the true star of this historical documentary.
World-renowned explorer Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition comes to life in a visually captivating documentary that immerses viewers in the harrowing expedition's icy mysteries.
beat sheet
The century-old silent footage has been revamped with a respect for verisimilitude, but director Owen Gleiberman wishes the film hadn't mixed in re-enactments, arguing it's better to let the audience imagine the unimaginable.
Despite this critique, Gleiberman declares the film's quiet imagery to be 'staggering,' hinting that the raw power of the original footage is the true star of this historical documentary.