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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb20261h 29mGermany

Fascination of the Deep Sea

Faszination Tiefsee - Expedition zum Grund der Meere

Synopsis

The deep sea has long fascinated humanity, inspiring both wonder and fear of the unknown. Covering most of our planet, it remains largely unexplored. This documentary reveals rare underwater footage and extraordinary marine life while exploring how human resource extraction threatens a vital ecosystem - inviting us to see the deep sea as an essential part of Earth's future.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Bundeskunsthalle, Bonn, as part of the *Expedition World Oceans* exhibition

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin Papirowski
Screenplay & Story
Martin Papirowski
Original Score
Michael Dees
Original Title
Faszination Tiefsee - Expedition zum Grund der Meere
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
WDR/Arte, Film Produktion Stein e.K., men@work Media Services S.R.L

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin Papirowski

Screenplay & Story

Martin Papirowski

Original Score & Music

Michael Dees

Director of Photography

Timm Westen

Film Editing

Timm Westen

Producers

Hans-Hermann Stein

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Papirowski

Director

Martin Papirowski

Writer

Hans-Hermann Stein

Producer

Timm Westen

Editor

Timm Westen

Director of Photography

Michael Dees

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)TP

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fascination of the Deep Sea.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fascination of the Deep Sea

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fascination of the Deep Sea about?

The deep sea has long fascinated humanity, inspiring both wonder and fear of the unknown. Covering most of our planet, it remains largely unexplored. This documentary reveals rare underwater footage and extraordinary marine life while exploring how human resource extraction threatens a vital ecosystem - inviting us to see the deep sea as an essential part of Earth's future.

Who directed Fascination of the Deep Sea?

Fascination of the Deep Sea was directed by Martin Papirowski.

Who stars in Fascination of the Deep Sea?

The principal cast of Fascination of the Deep Sea includes Heiko Grauel, Kirstin Fischer, Tom Jacobs.

When was Fascination of the Deep Sea released and how long is it?

Fascination of the Deep Sea was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for Fascination of the Deep Sea?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fascination of the Deep Sea was composed by Michael Dees.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fascination of the Deep Sea?

Fascination of the Deep Sea holds official age classifications: FR: TP.