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Two Oceans Everybody Needs A Coat
3 x 60’, HD 1 x 60’, 4K
There are few places on this blue planet that can match the marine diversity of From fur to feathers, from scales to shells, every creature has some form of
Southern Africa. Two currents create two radically different marine environments characteristic outer layer. This not only determines the outward appearance of
and shape the ecosystems and human settlements along the South African the creature, but also serves a number of different purposes that ensure both
coast. Two Oceans explores the kelp forest, the rocky inter tidal zone and the the survival of the individual life-form, and the species as a whole. It is often said
submerged coral reefs to bring the most vibrant, dangerous and fascinating that one should never judge a book by its cover, but that is exactly what this film
oceans straight to you. does, exploring how the different types of outer shells in the animal kingdom
have evolved over millions of years.
Homebrew Film Company Terra Mater Factual Studios
Uncharted Amazon Unnatural Selection
1 x 60’, HD 1 x 60’, HD
Deep in the jungles of Peru the seasonal downpours are about to begin and the It has taken billions of years for life to evolve into the extraordinary diversity of
rainforest’s animals must strive to cope with the changing conditions. Through creatures we see today. But humans have re-shaped vast swathes of the planet
millions of years of evolution they have developed bizarre relationships and and in so doing have altered the course of evolution. The extreme pressures
unexpected strategies to overcome challenges, but the arrival of a new species created by human landscapes have sped up evolution and sent it in unexpected
on the scene is a conundrum which might be the hardest they’ve ever faced. directions.
Seedling Media Ltd Terra Mater Factual Studios/Sky Vision
Vitamania Whale Wisdom
1 x 60’, HD 1 x 60’, 4K
This year $90 billion will be spent on vitamins and supplements. Every week, a We know that whales share knowledge amongst themselves. Now, it seems they
new benefit is claimed. At the same time, vitamin pills are decried as a waste communicate on a much more sophisticated level than previously anticipated.
of money and their producers condemned. Many doctors claim most vitamin Together with renowned film maker Rick Rosenthal we embark on a wonderful
products are useless, or can even be harmful. Others point to peer-reviewed journey: to make first contact with a new mammal culture – the culture of the
research showing they can be lifesavers. How do we decide what to take? How whales.
Content Available in Neutral Spanish / Contenido disponible en Español Neutro
do we sort the sense from the nonsense? We ask presenter Dr Derek Muller.
Terra Mater Factual Studios/Doclights/NDR Naturfilm/
Genepool Productions ARTE France/Unité Découverte et Connaissance/Wild Logic