The Silent World (1956)
Le Monde du silence
Out of an uncharted universe comes an experience of unearthly beauty
Join renowned explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as he investigates aquatic habitats worldwide, showcasing whales, sharks, and diverse marine life. The film highlights the brutal realities of nature while capturing the wonder of underwater exploration, as the team ventures into previously unseen ocean depths.
- Date of release
- 1956-02-15
- TMDB
- 6.6 / 10 (50)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Documentary, Adventure
- Director
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Louis Malle
Casting
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau — Self
Interesting facts
- Awards: 2 · Nominations: 1. Including: Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film; Palme d'Or
The Silent World is a 1956 French documentary film co-directed by Jacques Cousteau and Louis Malle. One of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color, its title derives from Cousteau's 1953 book The Silent World: A Story of Undersea Discovery and Adventure.
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