

The Secret Life of Waves
Synopsis
Documentary-maker David Malone delves into the secrets of ocean waves. In an elegant and original film, he finds that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and that the sound of the ocean comes not from water but from bubbles. Waves are not only beautiful but also profoundly important, and there is a surprising connection between the life cycle of waves and the life of human beings.
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- Director
- Andrew Thompson, David Malone
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Waves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Thompson, David Malone
Andrew Thompson, Greg Lanning, David Malone
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Andrew Thompson
Producer
Andrew Thompson
Director
David Malone
Producer
David Malone
Director
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What is The Secret Life of Waves about?
Documentary-maker David Malone delves into the secrets of ocean waves. In an elegant and original film, he finds that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and that the sound of the ocean comes not from water but from bubbles. Waves are not only beautiful but also profoundly important, and there is a surprising connection between the life cycle of waves and the life of human beings.
Who directed The Secret Life of Waves?
The Secret Life of Waves was directed by Andrew Thompson, David Malone.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Waves?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Waves includes David Malone.
When was The Secret Life of Waves released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Waves was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.















