The Sea Horse
L'Hippocampe, ou 'Cheval marin'
Synopsis
Examines the sea horse, the only fish that swims upright. We watch it use its prehensile tail to wrap around plants and other sea horses. A frontal bulge houses organs including an air ballast. Three fins propel this fish. We see a female place her eggs in a male's pouch where they are fertilized and nurtured until birth in violent contractions. Inside the pouch are nurturing blood vessels. We then follow the growth of an embryo, greatly magnified: we examine its heart beating and its dorsal fin moving. Young sea horses attach themselves to each other. The film ends with images of many sea horses moving on the ocean floor, superimposed on a horse race.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Venice)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Painlevé
- Original Score
- Darius Milhaud
- Original Title
- L'Hippocampe, ou 'Cheval marin'
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Cinégraphie Documentaire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé
Jean Painlevé
Darius Milhaud
André Raymond
Jean Painlevé
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Painlevé
Writer
Jean Painlevé
Producer
Jean Painlevé
Director
Darius Milhaud
Original Music Composer
André Raymond
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sea Horse
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What is The Sea Horse about?
Examines the sea horse, the only fish that swims upright. We watch it use its prehensile tail to wrap around plants and other sea horses. A frontal bulge houses organs including an air ballast. Three fins propel this fish. We see a female place her eggs in a male's pouch where they are fertilized and nurtured until birth in violent contractions. Inside the pouch are nurturing blood vessels. We then follow the growth of an embryo, greatly magnified: we examine its heart beating and its dorsal fin moving. Young sea horses attach themselves to each other. The film ends with images of many sea horses moving on the ocean floor, superimposed on a horse race.
Who directed The Sea Horse?
The Sea Horse was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in The Sea Horse?
The principal cast of The Sea Horse includes Not specified.
When was The Sea Horse released and how long is it?
The Sea Horse was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sea Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sea Horse was composed by Darius Milhaud.