The Private Life of the Gannets
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London Film Productions | |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Private Life of the Gannets is a 1934 British
The "truly landmark film," provides, according to WildFilmHistory, "an absorbing and atmospheric account," by combining "close-up, slow motion and aerial shots." This "groundbreaking footage ... shot with the support of the Royal Navy ... reveals the incredible private lives of these birds as they squabble over territory, perform spectacular dives and regurgitate fish for their young." The production was headed by renowned biologist Julian Huxley, who enlisted "some of the top figures in the British scientific and cinematic world" for what "is classed by many as the world's first natural history documentary, its thorough and academic approach a stark contrast to the expedition format of its predecessors." "A comprehensive insight into a fascinating creature," it was the first wildlife film to receive an
References
- ^ "The 10th Academy Awards (1938) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
- ^ a b "WildFilmHistory: The Private Life of the Gannets". WildFilmHistory. Retrieved 13 May 2008.
External links
- The Private Life of the Gannets at IMDb
- The Private Life of the Gannets at the BFI's Screenonline
- The short film The Private Life of the Gannets is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.