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201975 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Biodiversity Marine Conservation

Sanctuary

201975 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Javier and Carlos Bardem travel to Antarctica with Greenpeace to study the Southern Ocean's biodiversity and advocate for urgent conservation efforts.

Biodiversity Marine Conservation

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Álvaro Longoria

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Javier and Carlos Bardem travel to Antarctica with Greenpeace to study the Southern Ocean's biodiversity and advocate for urgent conservation efforts.

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Álvaro Longoria

Álvaro Longoriadirector

Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardemwriter

Álvaro Longoria

Álvaro Longoriawriter

Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardemcast

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardemcast

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Javier and Carlos Bardem travel to Antarctica as ambassadors for Greenpeace. They join a team of scientists to study the Southern Ocean's biodiversity. The film shows their experiences in this remote region and the unique ecosystems they encounter. It also addresses the role of oceans in regulating carbon dioxide levels. The documentary calls for urgent conservation efforts to protect these vital waters from human activity. Directed by Álvaro Longoria, "Sanctuary" runs for 75 minutes.

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