Desert Seas
Synopsis
Sir David Attenborough unveils the two stunning underwater realms of Saudi Arabia - the flamboyant Red Sea and the contrasting hot muddy Gulf, capturing for the first time the rare event of Palolo worms spawning at night.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domonic Smith-Weston, Mark Wheeler, Simon Nash
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Fletcher
- Original Score
- Simon Rogers, Adrian Lee
- Original Title
- Desert Seas
- Country of Origin
- Saudi Arabia, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Icon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domonic Smith-Weston, Mark Wheeler, Simon Nash
Mark Fletcher
Simon Rogers, Adrian Lee
Michael Pitts, Hugh Miller, Robin Smith
Mark Fletcher
Department Leadership Roster
Domonic Smith-Weston
Director
Mark Wheeler
Director
Simon Nash
Director
Mark Fletcher
Writer
Michael Pitts
Director of Photography
Hugh Miller
Director of Photography
Mark Fletcher
Editor
Robin Smith
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Seas
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What is Desert Seas about?
Sir David Attenborough unveils the two stunning underwater realms of Saudi Arabia - the flamboyant Red Sea and the contrasting hot muddy Gulf, capturing for the first time the rare event of Palolo worms spawning at night.
Who directed Desert Seas?
Desert Seas was directed by Domonic Smith-Weston, Mark Wheeler, Simon Nash.
Who stars in Desert Seas?
The principal cast of Desert Seas includes David Attenborough.
When was Desert Seas released and how long is it?
Desert Seas was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Seas was composed by Simon Rogers, Adrian Lee.