Topic: Fishing

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Spencer Tracy · Freddie Bartholomew · Lionel Barrymore · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis Captains Courageous (1937) follows the journey of Harvey Cheyne (Freddie Bartholomew), a privileged and indulged 12-year-old who finds himself in a life-altering situation after tumbling overboard during a transatlantic voyage. When he awakens on a Gloucester fishing vessel, the captain...

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Maria Micale · Sebastiano Valastro · Antonio Arcidiacono · Giuseppe Arcidiacono

Synopsis The Earth Trembles (1948) is set in a rural Sicilian community where fishermen are exploited by unscrupulous middlemen. A determined family decides to take a significant risk by purchasing their own vessel, aiming to gain autonomy and break free from...

Direction Hubert Sauper

Synopsis Darwin's Nightmare (2004) delves into the unintended consequences of a 1960s scientific experiment in Africa, where the Nile Perch was introduced into Lake Victoria. This aggressive predator decimated nearly all native fish species, but its rapid proliferation led to a...

Direction Pierre Perrault · Michel Brault · Marcel Carrière

Synopsis For Those Who Will Follow (1963) chronicles a compelling initiative by the young inhabitants of Ile-aux-Coudres, situated in the heart of the St. Lawrence River. Inspired by the filmmakers, these young men embark on a mission to honor their ancestors...

Direction Aleksandr Petrov

Synopsis The Old Man and the Sea (S) (1999) is a 1999 animated short film directed by Aleksandr Petrov, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's novel of the same name. The film adapts the original narrative but occasionally shifts focus to different aspects....

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Mario Vitale · Renzo Cesana · Mario Sponzo

Synopsis Stromboli (1950) follows the journey of Karin, a young woman from the Baltic region, who enters into a marriage with a fisherman named Antonio to flee from a prisoner of war camp. However, life in Antonio's isolated village, situated on...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Rock Hudson · Paula Prentiss · Maria Perschy · John McGiver

Synopsis Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) follows the story of Roger Willoughby, a renowned authority on the art of sports fishing. He has penned numerous books on the topic and is highly regarded by his patrons at the sporting goods department of...

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Taiji Tonoyama · Nobuko Otowa · Kei Sato · Kei Yamamoto

Direction Vittorio De Seta

Synopsis The Age of Swordfish (S) (1954) captures the intense and dramatic process of swordfish hunting between April and August in the waters separating Sicily and Calabria. Fishermen patiently await the arrival of these elusive creatures, enduring a prolonged and exhausting...

Direction Boris Barnet · S. Mardanin

Cast Nikolay Kryuchkov · Lev Sverdlin · Yelena Kuzmina · Sergei Komarov

Synopsis By the Bluest of Seas (1936) follows the journey of Yussuf and Aliosha, two sailors who find themselves stranded on a remote island in the Caspian Sea after their ship meets an unfortunate end. As they navigate their new surroundings,...

Direction Vittorio De Seta

Synopsis FIRE ISLAND (S) (1955) opens with the first rays of dawn, accompanied by the hum of a boat and the cries of seabirds echoing across the vast ocean. Dark rocks jut out from the water, revealing the "sciara" – the...

Direction Vittorio De Seta

Synopsis PEASANTS OF THE SEA (S) (1956) captures the raw and unfiltered life of Sicilian fishermen in the small coastal village of Granitola in 1955. As the sun begins to rise, the fishermen embark on their daily journey, rowing their boats...

Direction Kip Andersen

Cast Sylvia Earle

Synopsis Seaspiracy (2021) follows an eager filmmaker who embarks on a journey to expose the detrimental impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. Along the way, the filmmaker uncovers a web of global deceit and corruption that threatens the very survival...

Direction Ritwik Ghatak

Cast Fakrul Hasan Bairagi · Narain Chakraborty · Banani Choudhury · Chetana Das

Synopsis A River Called Titash (1973) delves into the daily existence of fishermen residing along the banks of the Titash River in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the community's struggles and triumphs, offering a poignant portrayal of...

Direction Luis Alcoriza

Cast Julio Aldama · Dacia González · Tito Junco · Amanda del Llano

Synopsis The Shark Hunters (1963) follows the story of Aurelio, a dedicated shark fisherman who plies his trade along the coast of Tabasco, Mexico. Aurelio's life is one of hard work and sacrifice, as he sends money back to his wife...

Direction Emilio Fernández

Cast Pedro Armendáriz · María Elena Marqués · Fernando Wagner · Gilberto González

Direction Robert J. Flaherty

Cast Fa'amgase · Pe'a · T'ugaita · Ta'avale

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Niall MacGinnis · John Laurie · Belle Chrystall · Finlay Currie

Synopsis The Edge of the World (1937) begins with three individuals exploring the rugged cliffs of a Shetland island, where they discover a grave marker at the brink of a steep drop, inscribed with "Peter Manson ... gone over." One of...

Direction Vittorio De Seta

Synopsis Fishing Boats (S) (1958) explores the challenging lives of fishermen navigating the waters between Sicily and Africa. The documentary captures the relentless efforts of these fishermen as they venture out to sea, regardless of weather conditions, to earn a living....

Direction Kenji Nakamura

Synopsis Tsuritama (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating anime that unfolds in the picturesque setting of Enoshima. The story revolves around Yuki, a high school student who struggles with social interactions due to his exceptionally poor communication skills. His life takes...