Whale Nation is a documentary directed by Jean-Albert Lièvre in 2023 and inspired by the book of the same name by Heathcote Williams, first published in 1988. The documentary features none.
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Storyline
A humpback whale finds itself stranded on a secluded shore, sparking a battle to save its life. Within this struggle unfolds the narrative of these remarkable creatures, inhabitants of the world’s oceans. Drawing inspiration from Heathcote Williams’s bestselling book, the story explores the profound lives of these majestic beings.
Genres
Movie vs Book
Year
2023
Minutes
82
Movie Rate
6.60
Source: IMDb
Movie
Whale Nation
Original title: Les gardiennes de la planète
Director: Jean-Albert Lièvre
Country: France
Year: 2023
Length: 82m
Year
1988
Pages
191
Book Rate
8.22
S: Goodreads
Book
Whale Nation
Author: Heathcote Williams
Country: UK
First published in: 1988
Length: 191 pages
Genre: Poem
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BRUCE JOEL RUBIN (Screenwriter)
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