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Deep Blue is a 2003 nature documentary film that serves as a theatrical adaptation of the 2001 BBC series The Blue Planet. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Andy Byatt, the film features footage from over 70,000 hours of raw material, with a quarter of its content being previously unseen. The production was a collaboration between BBC Worldwide and Germany's Greenlight Media, and it cost £2.8 million to produce, with an additional £1 million for marketing and distribution.
The film premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival on September 20, 2003, and was distributed in over 20 territories, grossing over $30 million worldwide. It is notable for its minimal narrative, containing only 15 lines, and features a score composed by George Fenton, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic. Despite mixed reviews, the film was praised for its stunning visuals of deep-sea creatures, which were described as exotic and visually striking.
Why Watch
- •See stunning visuals of deep-sea creatures.
- •Find out about the first theatrical release from BBC Worldwide.
- •Meet the Berlin Philharmonic in their cinematic debut.
Did You Know
•Deep Blue grossed over $30 million at the box office.
•The film premiered on September 20, 2003, at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
•Production cost £2.8 million, with an additional £1 million for marketing.
•Over 480,000 DVD units were sold in the UK, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Perfect For
Nature documentary fansMarine biology enthusiastsCinematography lovers