The Cable That Changed the World (2024)
The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.
Director: Ruán Magan
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 5, 2024
Cast
- Jessie Buckley - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Ronan Coleman
Editing: Juangus Dinsmore
Production: RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions
Country: Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
technology, atlantic ocean, electric installation, communication, science history, telecommunications, historical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cable That Changed the World about?
- The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.
- Who directed The Cable That Changed the World?
- The Cable That Changed the World was directed by Ruán Magan.
- Who stars in The Cable That Changed the World?
- The Cable That Changed the World stars Jessie Buckley.
- How long is The Cable That Changed the World?
- The Cable That Changed the World has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Cable That Changed the World?
- The Cable That Changed the World is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Cable That Changed the World produced?
- The Cable That Changed the World was produced in Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom.