The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1966)

This unusual film, narrated by Orson Welles, records the day-by-day events in the lives of six oceanauts who, in an unique experiment, spent 27 days 328 feet below the surface of the Mediterranean. The experiment originated with the French scientist and explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, on whose work the idea of oceanic exploration is based. The film shows the preparation and training needed for the expedition and the working conditions both inside and outside Conshelf Three, a specially made steel bubble which served as home and laboratory.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: British Columbia Broadcasting System, David L. Wolper Productions, National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

experiment, underwater, oceanography

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What is The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau about?
This unusual film, narrated by Orson Welles, records the day-by-day events in the lives of six oceanauts who, in an unique experiment, spent 27 days 328 feet below the surface of the Mediterranean. The experiment originated with the French scientist and explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, on whose work the idea of oceanic exploration is based. The film shows the preparation and training needed for the expedition and the working conditions both inside and outside Conshelf Three, a specially made steel bubble which served as home and laboratory.
Who stars in The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau?
The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
How long is The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau?
The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau?
The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau is a Documentary film.
Where was The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau produced?
The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau was produced in United States of America.