Question 1

Why did cinematographer Herbert Ponting survive the Antarctic expedition?

Accepted Answer

Scott did not choose Ponting to accompany him to the South Pole; Ponting remained on base and survived with his film sequences, eventually returning to England.

Question 2

Which festival featured the restored version of The Great White Silence?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the BFI London Film Festival in 2010.

Question 3

What was the first known footage of Antarctic wildlife captured by Ponting?

Accepted Answer

Ponting was the first known photographer to bring a cinematograph to Antarctica and film killer whales, Adélie penguins, south polar skuas, Weddell seals, and other fauna.

Question 4

How was The Great White Silence restored and re-released in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Originally a silent film, it was restored and re-released by the British Film Institute with a musical soundtrack by Simon Fisher Turner.

Question 5

What recognition did The Great White Silence receive in film history?

Accepted Answer

The film was included among the '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die', edited by Steven Schneider.

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