Encore Screening: Friday May 16, 6.45pm.

 Director Michael Dillon will introduce the film.

Deep in the wild Southern Ocean, halfway between Australia and Africa, a snowy volcano nine thousand feet high, rears up from the sea like a great white whale.

It tried to kill the first team that attempted to climb it no less than five times. They returned, through treacherous seas to try again, this time with the legendary skipper Bill Tilman at the helm. This is the gripping tale of both expeditions, told by those that were there. And a chance to get to know Heard Island, whose wildlife have just had import taxes imposed upon them.

 
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2024: Best Local Director.
Seven International Awards including three Grand Prizes at International Mountain and Adventure Film Festivals. Directed by Michael Dillon.