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201125 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ocean Exploration

Platform Moon

201125 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Six scuba divers spend three weeks conducting deep underwater operations aboard the platform Luna at the bottom of the ocean.

Ocean Exploration

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Six scuba divers spend three weeks conducting deep underwater operations aboard the platform Luna at the bottom of the ocean.

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Yuri Ancarani

Yuri Ancaranidirector

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Six scuba divers live and work aboard the platform Luna during a three-week mission at the ocean's depths. They conduct underwater operations while facing the physical and psychological challenges of their environment. The film documents their daily routines and the technological tools that support their work. It also captures the beauty of marine ecosystems and emphasizes the role of underwater research in understanding ocean life. Directed by Yuri Ancarani, "Platform Moon" runs for 25 minutes.

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