Whale Nation
Les Gardiennes de la planète
Synopsis
A humpback whale is beached on a remote shore. During the fight to save its life, we will discover the story of these extraordinary creatures, denizens of the world's oceans. Inspired by Heathcote William's bestselling book, WHALE NATION takes us on a journey of discovery into the unexplored territories and barely known society of whales, with their remarkable abilities and incredibly rich and complex social lives.
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Whale Nation (2023) - Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Docs Against Gravity Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Albert Lièvre
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Albert Lièvre
- Original Title
- Les Gardiennes de la planète
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Bien Sûr Productions, Le Collectif 64, Wargny Lièvre Production, JD Prod, Echo Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Albert Lièvre
Jean-Albert Lièvre, Heathcote Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Albert Lièvre
Director
Jean-Albert Lièvre
Screenplay
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Whale Nation about?
A humpback whale is beached on a remote shore. During the fight to save its life, we will discover the story of these extraordinary creatures, denizens of the world's oceans. Inspired by Heathcote William's bestselling book, WHALE NATION takes us on a journey of discovery into the unexplored territories and barely known society of whales, with their remarkable abilities and incredibly rich and complex social lives.
Who directed Whale Nation?
Whale Nation was directed by Jean-Albert Lièvre.
Who stars in Whale Nation?
The principal cast of Whale Nation includes Jean Dujardin.
When was Whale Nation released and how long is it?
Whale Nation was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whale Nation?
Whale Nation holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).