Topic: Whales

Direction Jean-Claude Lord

Cast Fanny Lauzier · Denis Forest · Marina Orsini · Félix-Antoine Leroux

Synopsis Tadpole and the Whale (1988) begins with a couple's arrival in Mingan, situated on the northern shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They spot a young girl seemingly adrift in the ocean and rush to her aid. However, they...

Direction Doug Bertran

Synopsis Orca Killing School (TV) (2009) delves into the extraordinary world of a remarkable killer whale named Marga, who pushes the boundaries of what is known about these marine mammals. Marga has developed an unprecedented ability to break free from the...

Direction René Cardona III

Cast Hugo Stiglitz · Susana Dosamantes · César Bono · Roberto Ballesteros

Cast Ryan Johnson · Ted Stewart

Synopsis Shark vs. Whale (2020) chronicles an extraordinary event captured during a standard drone expedition. Marine biologist Ryan Johnson, stationed in South Africa, witnesses an astonishing and brutal encounter where a humpback whale is ambushed and methodically submerged by a formidable...

Direction Paula Saidon

Cast Lara Franzetti · Maximiliano Passarelli · Carmen Spinelli · Pedro Spinelli

Direction Don McBrearty

Cast Adam Beach · Graham Greene · Jason Priestley · Tantoo Cardinal

Synopsis Luna: Spirit of the Whale (2007) follows the journey of Mike Maquinna, a young man who comes back to his native Gold River on Vancouver Island for his father's funeral, a former tribal leader. Mike, burdened by a history of...

Direction Emmanuel Lubezki

Cast Cristina Mittermeier · Paul Nicklen

Synopsis The Knowing (2024) is an immersive conservationist short film that embarks on a journey with two dedicated photographers as they venture into the remote and pristine South-Western region of Australia. Their mission takes them to the heart of this untouched...

Direction Simón González Vélez

Direction Richard J. Lewis

Cast Maury Chaykin · Cynthia Preston · Paul Gross · Jennifer Dale

Synopsis Whale Music (1994) unfolds against the stunning backdrop of B.C.'s Howe Sound, offering a powerful cinematic journey based on Paul Quarringaton's acclaimed novel, which won the Governor General's Award. The film delves into the story of a once-famous rock star...

Direction Heather Hawthorn Doyle

Cast Rhiannon Fish · Ben Hollingsworth · Laura Soltis · Brad Abramenko

Synopsis A Splash of Love (TV) (2022) follows the journey of a dedicated PhD student who broadens her research to encompass the majestic whales of the Pacific Northwest. During her time in the region, she crosses paths with a charismatic whale...

Direction Theresa Demarest

Cast Mark Berman · Colin Baird · Thorbjorg Valdis Kristjansdottir · Naomi Rose

Synopsis Keiko. The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy (2013) delves into the extraordinary journey of Keiko, the orca made famous by the film "Free Willy." This documentary unveils the previously unknown details surrounding Keiko's transition from captivity to...

Direction Sacha Goedegebure

Synopsis Cap’n Shmelly and the Sperm Whale (S) (2014) follows the tale of a captain who has spent countless years traversing the seas in pursuit of a colossal sperm whale that claimed his leg. The prolonged solitude, scorching sun, and excessive...

Direction Shiro Kagawa

Synopsis War of the Whales. Orca Attack! (2012) follows the perilous journey of right whales as they migrate from the warm equatorial seas to the nutrient-rich waters of the Aleutian Islands. However, their passage through a narrow strait is fraught with...

Direction Nadine Pequeneza

Synopsis Last of the Right Whales (2021) follows a diverse team comprising a wildlife photographer, a marine biologist, a whale rescuer, and a crab fisherman. This unique group joins forces with a shared mission to protect and preserve the critically endangered...

Direction Alex Tossenberger

Cast Osvaldo Laport · Malena Solda · Carlos Kaspar · Enrique Natale

Direction Mark Fletcher

Cast Patrick Dykstra

Synopsis Patrick and the Whale (2022) follows the journey of marine videographer Patrick Dykstra as he delves into the captivating realm of whales, offering a stunning and enlightening exploration of these magnificent creatures.