Terra Nova (1932 film)

Terra Nova is a 1932 German historical drama film directed by Max Haufler. The film dramatizes Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated 1910-1913 expedition to the South Pole, focusing on the hardships faced by the explorers and their ultimate demise.

The film takes considerable dramatic license with historical events and the portrayal of the expedition members. In particular, the film depicts Captain Scott as a more heroic figure than some historical accounts suggest, emphasizing his leadership and the noble sacrifices made by his team. Herbert Ponting, the expedition's official photographer, served as a consultant on the film, contributing archival footage from the actual Terra Nova Expedition.

Terra Nova was filmed on location in Greenland to simulate the Antarctic landscape. Despite the use of authentic footage and effort to recreate the harsh conditions, the film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its visual elements but others criticizing its historical inaccuracies and overly romanticized portrayal of the expedition. It remains a noteworthy early cinematic depiction of the Scott expedition.