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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
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