Fish Tales (1997)
This film was one of seven commissioned of leading documentary filmmakers in India as part of a series, India’s Quest, to commemorate 50 years of India’s independence. An exploration of the nature and scope of the crisis of modern India. The mechanization of the fishing industry has depleted fish stocks worldwide leading to a major crisis. Along the Kerala coast, traditional fishermen face similar problems as their catch dwindles every season. In the village of Adimalathura, a group of fishermen come together in an effort to reverse this trend. Their solution? Constructing artificial reefs out of ferro-concrete and then planting them on the seabed.
Director: Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fish Tales about?
- This film was one of seven commissioned of leading documentary filmmakers in India as part of a series, India’s Quest, to commemorate 50 years of India’s independence. An exploration of the nature and scope of the crisis of modern India. The mechanization of the fishing industry has depleted fish stocks worldwide leading to a major crisis. Along the Kerala coast, traditional fishermen face similar problems as their catch dwindles every season. In the village of Adimalathura, a group of fishermen come together in an effort to reverse this trend. Their solution? Constructing artificial reefs out of ferro-concrete and then planting them on the seabed.
- Who directed Fish Tales?
- Fish Tales was directed by Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam.
- How long is Fish Tales?
- Fish Tales has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Fish Tales?
- Fish Tales is a Documentary film.