Sable Island (1956)
This short documentary profiles the uniquely cloistered wildlife of Sable Island, known as the “Atlantic graveyard” due to its inhospitable conditions. Barren sands and endless gales proved too much for human settlement on this island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Only a small group of researchers and maintenance people occupy the island; horses run wild, seals and birds multiply profusely, and the Ipswich sparrow has found a fruitful breeding ground for itself. Sable Island provides a perfect opportunity to observe nature in an untouched, organic laboratory.
Director: Allan Wargon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1956
Cast
- Fred Davis - Host
- Julien Talbot - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Robert Humble
Editing: Dennis Sawyer
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nova scotia, canada, short film
More Films by Director: Allan Wargon
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sable Island about?
- This short documentary profiles the uniquely cloistered wildlife of Sable Island, known as the “Atlantic graveyard” due to its inhospitable conditions. Barren sands and endless gales proved too much for human settlement on this island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Only a small group of researchers and maintenance people occupy the island; horses run wild, seals and birds multiply profusely, and the Ipswich sparrow has found a fruitful breeding ground for itself. Sable Island provides a perfect opportunity to observe nature in an untouched, organic laboratory.
- Who directed Sable Island?
- Sable Island was directed by Allan Wargon.
- Who stars in Sable Island?
- Sable Island stars Fred Davis, Julien Talbot.
- How long is Sable Island?
- Sable Island has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Sable Island?
- Sable Island is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sable Island produced?
- Sable Island was produced in Canada.