Northern Silents: South

Experience Sir Ernest Shackleton’s breathtaking Antarctic odyssey through the restored, ice‑crammed footage of Frank Hurley—captured aboard the Endurance as it tumbled through a long, dark Antarctic winter. In 1914, the bold expedition set sail from Buenos Aires, landing on and crossing Antarctica via the South Pole—only to become trapped in pack ice. Journey across the continent as the ship drifts north, its hull slowly succumbing to the crushing ice, yet the crew’s indomitable spirit and eventual survival inspire awe. With its recent restoration by the National Film Archive, this film delivers the first moving images of an alien, remote continent—an experience as awe‑striking now as viewing distant planets once was. Enhancing the timeless visuals are live, improvisational piano performances by Jonny Best, the UK’s leading silent‑film pianist and the founding artistic director of Northern Silents. Don’t miss this unforgettable, immersive film matinee that combines historical spectacle with musical brilliance—details and tickets here.