Jacques Cousteau Odyssey

Synopsis

Jacques-Yves Cousteau was television’s most celebrated maker and presenter of documentaries about the underwater world. Setting the standard for such programmes for decades to come, he had a profound influence upon succeeding generations of television documentary-makers around the world. This set of 3 DVDs features the complete 12 episodes of the THE COUSTEAU ODYSSEY series, spanning forty years of exploration in search of lost civilisations and underwater sanctuaries.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

1977-1981

Notes

Broadcast on BBC between 1977 and 1982

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

Cousteau, Jacques-Yves; marine archaeology; underwater antiquities; underwater film-making

Credits

Contributor

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£29.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

624 minutes

Year

2006

Sections

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 1: The Nile

Synopsis

A double-length episode looking at the history of the Nile River and discussing the then current situation in this region of the world.

Duration

116 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 2: Diving for Roman Plunder

Synopsis

An archaeological study as the crew of the Calypso searches underwater for ancient Roman artifacts.

Duration

59 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 3: Clipperton - the Island Time Forgot

Synopsis

In this episode Jacques Cousteau visits the deserted Pacific island of Clipperton. A former resident returns with Cousteau and relives the terror of the unspeakable atrocities that occurred there years before.

Duration

59 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 4: Lost Relics of the Sea

Synopsis

In this episode Cousteau searches for treasure and ships that went down during warfare or violent storms in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

Duration

58 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 5: Time Bomb at 50 Fathoms

Synopsis

An ecological disaster, Cousteau and his crew had to protect the Italian shoreline by retrieving these containers of toxic substances.

Duration

58 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 6: Blind Prophets of Easter Island

Synopsis

Cousteau discusses the purpose of the rock figures on Easter Island, the allure of the island, and the tragic lives of its residents.

Duration

59 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 7: Mediterranean - Cradle or Coffin?

Synopsis

This ecological study looks at the effects of industry and modernization of the Mediterranean area. The conclusion is that the delicate scenery and resources of this area are in jeopardy.

Duration

58 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 8: Calypso’s Search for Atlantis

Synopsis

A double-length episode in which Cousteau sets out with his crew on the "Calypso" in search of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Writers from Plato to Edgar Cayce have verified the existence of Atlantis and its sudden disappearance beneath the sea. Atlantis was said to be a culture of advanced and peaceable citizens. Is the legend fact or fiction?

Duration

117 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 9: Calpyso’s Search for the Britannic

Synopsis

This episode looks at the story of the H.M.S. Britannic, which sank during World War I in the Aegean Sea

Duration

58 mins

Title

Jacques Cousteau Odyssey 10: The Warm-Blooded Sea - Mammals of the Deep

Synopsis

This episode studies mammals and sea animals in the underwater regions in the Americas.

Duration

59 mins

Distributor

Name

Delta Music

Email

info@deltamusic.co.uk

Web

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Phone

01689 888888

Fax

01689 888800

Address

222 Cray Avenue
Orpington
BR5 3PZ

Name

Moviemail

Web

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Phone

0844 848 2000

Address

Simply Home Entertainment
PO Box 7741
Ringwood
BH24 9FA
UK

Notes

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