Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Directors

    Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Natalie Hewit

  • UK-USA 2024. 100min

  • Courtesy of

    National Geographic Documentary Films

  • 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

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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.  

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices

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