The Witness is a Whale
Synopsis
Archival footage, hidden documents, and personal records reveal one of the greatest environmental crimes of the 20th century: the secret and illegal slaughter of hundreds of thousands of whales by the Soviet Union and Japan during the Cold War.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York WILD Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheryl Dean, Nick Dean
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Fletcher
- Original Score
- Barnaby Taylor
- Original Title
- The Witness is a Whale
- Country of Origin
- Austria, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Terra Mater Factual Studios, Spindrift Images, Mark Fletcher Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheryl Dean, Nick Dean
Mark Fletcher
Barnaby Taylor
Sabine Holzer, Martin Mészáros
Department Leadership Roster
Cheryl Dean
Director
Nick Dean
Director
Mark Fletcher
Writer
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What is The Witness is a Whale about?
Archival footage, hidden documents, and personal records reveal one of the greatest environmental crimes of the 20th century: the secret and illegal slaughter of hundreds of thousands of whales by the Soviet Union and Japan during the Cold War.
Who directed The Witness is a Whale?
The Witness is a Whale was directed by Cheryl Dean, Nick Dean.
Who stars in The Witness is a Whale?
The principal cast of The Witness is a Whale includes Jonathan Pryce.
When was The Witness is a Whale released and how long is it?
The Witness is a Whale was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Witness is a Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Witness is a Whale was composed by Barnaby Taylor.