Killer Whales: Up Close and Personal

Killer Whales: Up Close and Personal

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Oct 22, 2021
During four years of shooting in the icy waters that surround the volcanic archipelago of the Crozet Islands, we have followed the trial and tribulations of Delphine, a young female adolescent killer whale. Living and growing within her family group she gradually learns how to find her bearings, how to hunt king penguins or Minke rorquals and how to get stranded in order to catch sea elephants.
Director : Bertrand LOYER
Follow a pod of killer whales in the Crozet Islands as they pass down complex hunting techniques to a young female named Delphine. The family navigates treacherous surf and teaches vital survival skills to ensure the next generation can thrive in the harsh Southern Ocean.
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