Twenty-hour shifts are filmed using GoPro cameras on a fishing boat in the North Atlantic, capturing the daily life and work of the crew.
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Twenty-hour shifts are filmed using GoPro cameras on a fishing boat in the North Atlantic, capturing the daily life and work of the crew.
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Aboard a fishing vessel off the coast of New England, crew members endure long hours and harsh conditions in the North Atlantic. "Leviathan," directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Véréna Paravel, captures the physical demands of the commercial fishing industry using GoPro cameras. The film presents a visceral portrayal of the labor involved and the camaraderie among workers. It also reflects on the environmental consequences of fishing practices, offering a stark view of an industry facing significant challenges.
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- See the brutal realities of the fishing industry.
- Find out how GoPro cameras capture raw ocean life.
- Meet the workers behind North America's fishing operations.
Did You Know
- Leviathan won the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film in 2012.
- The film has an 84% approval rating based on 51 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- It ranked number 66 on Rolling Stone's list of 'The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century' in July 2025.
- Castaing-Taylor founded the Sensory Ethnography Lab at Harvard in 2006.
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Who directed the documentary Leviathan?
Leviathan was directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Véréna Paravel.
What awards did Leviathan win?
Leviathan won the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Experimental/Independent Film/Video Award at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards.
What technology was used to film Leviathan?
The filmmakers used GoPro cameras and worked twenty-hour shifts during the shooting of the film.
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