Vergessene Wracks (2017)

Vergessene Wracks (2017) poster

There are ticking time bombs off the coasts of the world, of which the public has hardly been aware: 6,300 wrecks, sunk during the Second World War, have been rusting in the sea for more than 70 years. Researchers estimate the amount of oil remaining in them at up to 15 million tons. What can be done to prevent an oil slick?

Director: Christian Heynen
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Music: Thomas Wolter
Editing: Jan Wilm Schmülling
Production: Längengrad, ARTE, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Français, Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

pollution, oil spill, ship wreck

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vergessene Wracks about?
There are ticking time bombs off the coasts of the world, of which the public has hardly been aware: 6,300 wrecks, sunk during the Second World War, have been rusting in the sea for more than 70 years. Researchers estimate the amount of oil remaining in them at up to 15 million tons. What can be done to prevent an oil slick?
Who directed Vergessene Wracks?
Vergessene Wracks was directed by Christian Heynen.
What genre is Vergessene Wracks?
Vergessene Wracks is a Documentary film.
Where was Vergessene Wracks produced?
Vergessene Wracks was produced in Germany.