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THE FILM
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CETACEANS
An unprecedented "in collaboration" 58-minute film documentary targeting an international audience
An hour-long Behind the Scenes to be released in January 2022
The film uses the best images, primarily unpublished, from the world’s greatest marine photographers and filmmakers. We aim at showing the largest diversity of cetaceans ever presented on screen. We use aerial, land and underwater footage, while showcasing on-camera celebrities and best scientists.
5 main themes are developed within the film, including:
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Emotions
Joy
Pain
Stress
Suffering
Mourning
Play/games
Altruism.
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Social organization
Pod
Together for life
Matriarchal hierarchy
Names given by mothers
Bonding
Touching
Reproduction
Gossip.
Human interaction & Final message.
Current threats
Food
Reproduction
Conservation
Beauty
The future.
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Language
Whistles
Song
Clicks and vocalizations
Body language
Noise pollution
Image transmission
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Intelligence
Problem solving
Learning
Judgement
Hunting strategies
Adaptation
Brain size and complexity
Mirror test
Recognise and curious.
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Ocean Souls official TRAILER
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CURRENT MAJOR THREATS TO WHALES & DOLPHINS
Plastic pollution & heavy metals.
Noise pollution – Seismic blasting (mining/exploration)
Ship traffic noise
Wind farms
Fishing nets and ghost nets
Impact by boats
Climate change triggering reduction of food sources
