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Endurance
The directors of Free Solo and NYAD use one extraordinary expedition to explore our ongoing fascination with human endurance and physical achievement.
Screening dates and booking

Credits
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Directors
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Natalie Hewit
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UK-USA 2024. 100min
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Courtesy of
National Geographic Documentary Films
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Language
English
- Certificate
BBFCPG
Access information
Descriptive subtitles:
Monday 14 October 20:50
British Sign Language (BSL):
Monday 14 October 20:50
Closed Captions (CC):
Saturday 12 October 14:30
Live captioned introduction:
Saturday 12 October 14:30
Introduction
In 1915, the ship Endurance sank near Antarctica. Explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew miraculously survived. In 2022, the ship was discovered, some 3000m beneath the water’s surface. Documenting contemporary polar explorers and drawing on original expedition footage preserved and restored by the BFI National Archive, Endurance is an inspiring celebration of scientific curiosity and the indefatigable human spirit of discovery.
Kristy Matheson
Festival guests
We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewitto present Endurance at its premiere screening on Saturday 12 October. Read more about festival guests.
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