The Silent World

The Silent World
  • Release date: 15 Feb 1956
  • Release year: 1956
  • Runtime: 86 minutes
  • Country: France, Italy
  • Keywords: underwater scene, animal abuse, animal killing, coral reef destroyed, photography, scuba diving
Plot:
This pioneering French nature documentary follows renowned explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as he investigates aquatic habitats in various locations around the world. Featuring whales, sharks and many other varieties of marine life, the film doesn't shy away from the brutality present in the natural world, but it also paints a fascinating picture of underwater exploration, as Cousteau and his associates strive to reach previously unseen ocean depths.
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