Cries from the Deep

Synopsis

This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and a NFB film crew to explore the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, one of the world’s richest fishing areas. They discover shipwrecks, film icebergs and observe beluga whales, humpback whales and harp seals. The film also includes a fascinating sequence showing Calypso divers freeing a calf whale entrapped in a fishing net. (96 minutes)

Language

English

Country

Canada

Year of production

1981

Documentation

Further information available at http://blog.nfb.ca/2009/10/23/jacques-cousteau-in-canada/

Subjects

Biology; Geography

Keywords

Canada; Cousteau, Jacques-Yves; fishing; marine ecosystems; pollution; wildlife filmmaking

Online availability

URI

http://www.nfb.ca/film/Cries_from_the_Deep?ec=en20110608

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Credits

Director

Jacques Gagné

Contributor

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Distributor

Name

National Film Board of Canada

Contact

Penny Rampado (Sales & Market Development Manager)

Email

p.rampado@bfb.ca

Web

http://www.nfb.ca External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 514 496 3952

Address

3155 Cote-de-Liesse Road
Montreal
Quebec
H4N 2N4
Canada