Survival Island
“The animal cities of South Georgia”
Synopsis
Standing almost alone in the great Southern Ocean, South Georgia island plays host to some of the largest concentrations of animals anywhere on Earth during the spring and summer months. This is the story of these vast animal cities, and of the order that lies beneath their seeming chaos.
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January 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- David Attenborough
- Original Title
- Survival Island
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Douglas
David Attenborough
Department Leadership Roster
David Douglas
Director
David Attenborough
Writer
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What is Survival Island about?
Standing almost alone in the great Southern Ocean, South Georgia island plays host to some of the largest concentrations of animals anywhere on Earth during the spring and summer months. This is the story of these vast animal cities, and of the order that lies beneath their seeming chaos.
Who directed Survival Island?
Survival Island was directed by David Douglas.
Who stars in Survival Island?
The principal cast of Survival Island includes David Attenborough.
When was Survival Island released and how long is it?
Survival Island was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 42m.