Electric Amazon (2015)

Electric Amazon (2015) poster

The Amazon is one of the wildest and least explored parts of the planet. Encompassing 6 countries and 2 million square miles of forest, river and floodplain, it has the highest diversity of life on the planet, but what lies below it is truly shocking. In its deep muddy rivers, clear streams and expansive floodplains a freak-show of fish life has exploded, with some of the strangest shapes and weirdest adaptations on Earth. Hiding in the vast rivers and streams is an electric grid, a bizarre community of fish with a highly sophisticated electric sixth sense. Using electricity, these "Super" fish can communicate wirelessly, control each other remotely and emit shocks that can stop a human heart. This cryptic world has mystified scientists throughout the ages. Now an intrepid scientist, Will Crampton ventures back into the dark jungles where the inspiration for our technology driven world first emerged, in an attempt to unravel their secrets and unlock the electric code.

Director: Kira Ivanoff
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Grant McLachlan
Cinematography: Owen Bissell
Editing: Brenda Spaan
Production: Earth Touch
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects, River Journey: From Source to Sea

Keywords

fish, amazon river, nature documentary, electric eel

More Films by Director: Kira Ivanoff
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electric Amazon about?
The Amazon is one of the wildest and least explored parts of the planet. Encompassing 6 countries and 2 million square miles of forest, river and floodplain, it has the highest diversity of life on the planet, but what lies below it is truly shocking. In its deep muddy rivers, clear streams and expansive floodplains a freak-show of fish life has exploded, with some of the strangest shapes and weirdest adaptations on Earth. Hiding in the vast rivers and streams is an electric grid, a bizarre community of fish with a highly sophisticated electric sixth sense. Using electricity, these "Super" fish can communicate wirelessly, control each other remotely and emit shocks that can stop a human heart. This cryptic world has mystified scientists throughout the ages. Now an intrepid scientist, Will Crampton ventures back into the dark jungles where the inspiration for our technology driven world first emerged, in an attempt to unravel their secrets and unlock the electric code.
Who directed Electric Amazon?
Electric Amazon was directed by Kira Ivanoff.
How long is Electric Amazon?
Electric Amazon has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is Electric Amazon?
Electric Amazon is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Electric Amazon produced?
Electric Amazon was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Electric Amazon?
The themes of Electric Amazon include: The Microscopic World of Insects, River Journey: From Source to Sea.