Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss
Synopsis
Wildlife film about sperm whales, revealing the secret lives led by these often misunderstood ocean giants. Scientists all over the world are now learning about the secret lives of sperm whales, the world's largest hunters that spawned the legendy of Moby Dick. Although Mellville painted them as fearsome beasts of the sea, they are actually shy creatures, and cameraman Rick Rosenthal needed patience and persistence to film them at close quarters. They turn out to be efficient hunters with a close family network involving sophisticated and vocal social lives.
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- Director
- Rick Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
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What is Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss about?
Wildlife film about sperm whales, revealing the secret lives led by these often misunderstood ocean giants. Scientists all over the world are now learning about the secret lives of sperm whales, the world's largest hunters that spawned the legendy of Moby Dick. Although Mellville painted them as fearsome beasts of the sea, they are actually shy creatures, and cameraman Rick Rosenthal needed patience and persistence to film them at close quarters. They turn out to be efficient hunters with a close family network involving sophisticated and vocal social lives.
Who directed Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss?
Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
Who stars in Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss?
The principal cast of Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss includes David Attenborough.
When was Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss released and how long is it?
Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 48m.