Meet the guardians of the ocean
82 minutes
Whale Nation (2023)
Inspired by Heathcote Williams’ bestselling book, and exquisitely narrated by Richard E. Grant, Whale Nation takes us on a journey of discovery into the unexplored territories and barely known society of whales, with their remarkable abilities and incredibly rich and complex social lives. A film about life in all its diversity, about human's place on Earth and the vital need for cooperation between the species that share our planet.
A deeply personal portrait
Whale Nation isn’t your average nature documentary. Instead, this magnificent film is a first-person portrait of Earth’s largest creatures, and the songs, dances, relationships and history that they have treasured for millenia.
A feast for the senses
Become immersed in a stunning undersea world, and experience the wind, waves, moon and tides through the eyes of a whale. With a beautiful, unexpected soundtrack and innovative cinematography, Whale Nation is a breathtaking multisensory experience.
A profound question for humanity
Masters of the deep, whales have been the dominant species of the ocean for millenia. Instead of conflict, whales communicate. Instead of endlessly feeding and reproducing, they conserve resources and live sustainably. What can we learn from their wisdom?
Inspired by Heathcote Williams’ bestselling book, and exquisitely narrated by Richard E. Grant, Whale Nation takes us on a journey of discovery into the unexplored territories and barely known society of whales, with their remarkable abilities and incredibly rich and complex social lives. A film about life in all its diversity, about human's place on Earth and the vital need for cooperation between the species that share our planet.
A deeply personal portrait
Whale Nation isn’t your average nature documentary. Instead, this magnificent film is a first-person portrait of Earth’s largest creatures, and the songs, dances, relationships and history that they have treasured for millenia.
A feast for the senses
Become immersed in a stunning undersea world, and experience the wind, waves, moon and tides through the eyes of a whale. With a beautiful, unexpected soundtrack and innovative cinematography, Whale Nation is a breathtaking multisensory experience.
A profound question for humanity
Masters of the deep, whales have been the dominant species of the ocean for millenia. Instead of conflict, whales communicate. Instead of endlessly feeding and reproducing, they conserve resources and live sustainably. What can we learn from their wisdom?
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Jean-Albert Lièvre
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Jean-Albert Lièvre
Director
Jean-Albert Lièvre is a French documentary filmmaker, photographer, and author. He currently lives and works between paris and corsica. A lover of moving images and visual arts from a young age, jean-albert entered the world of film production in 1984, marking his first steps in a long and ongoing journey of discovery and adventure across the globe.
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