Polheim (2024)

Antarctic Heritage Trust presents Polheim.

Polheim tells the story of three young explorers given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to ski across Antarctica on the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to the South Pole in celebration of 150 years since the birth of Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the bottom of the world.

Not only will they have the physical challenge of 'man-hauling' sleds nearly 1000km in extreme weather conditions, but they will also face an internal battle - 50 days of isolation in the most remote environment on the planet, with team members who are essentially strangers.

The film explores themes of mortality, ambition, family and the history of polar exploration.

Polheim is a feature length documentary stunningly shot by Inspiring Explorer Mike Dawson and Directed by Simon Waterhouse and Liddy Whiteman, with thanks to Expedition Photographic Partner Canon.

The Trust thanks Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ South Pole partner Ousland Explorers, Clothing Partner Norrøna, and Photographic Partner Canon New Zealand. We are also grateful for the support of Roald Amundsen's House Uranienborg Brynje of Norway, Fjellpulken, Helsport, TrackMe and Åsnes.

Film by Resonate in Association with Antarctic Heritage Trust

Directed by Simon Waterhouse and Liddy Whiteman

Executive Producers: Francesca Eathorne & Anna Clare (AHT)

Produced by Arthur Machado

Edited by Liddy Whiteman

Expedition Cinematography by Mike Dawson

Additional Cinematography by Simon Waterhouse, Keith Parsons, Laura Andrews, Marthe Brendefur, Bengt Rotmo and Nigel Watson

Sound Mix by Jonny Pipe

Music composition: Ihlara McIndoe

'On Satin Waters' Performed by Nathanial Otley and Mark Menzies

'Wavering Horizon' Performed by Jennifer Timmins

'Ephemeral Bounds' NZSO National Youth Orchestra