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Cries from the Deep

Cries from the Deep

1981•1h 36m
Documentary

This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and an 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.

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Production

ONF | NFB

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Self

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