Jacques-Yves Cousteau Movies
One of the biggest contributions made by world-renowned oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau has been to introduce international audiences to the wonders of the sea and to instill in them a respectful reverence and understanding of the ocean. Cousteau was born in St.-André-de-Cubzac, near Bordeaux, France and received his education at the Brest Naval Academy. He served in the Navy as an officer during the mid '30s and revolutionized underwater exploration when he invented the Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (also known as the aqualung). Cousteau began recording the undersea world with his specially designed underwater camera in 1942. In 1956, he released his first feature-length documentary Silent World, a film made in conjunction with Louis Malle. The documentary made a big splash at Cannes and earned him the "Palme D'Or." It also earned him an Oscar as did his second film World Without Sun (1964). In 1961, he acquired his research ship Calypso. Between 1968 and 1976, he made a popular series of television documentary specials The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, to chronicle his adventures and discoveries aboard the Calypso and to make his strong plea for conservation. Many of these documentaries are currently available on videotape through the National Geographic Society. On a sad note, Cousteau's beloved Calypso sank on January 11, 1996 in Singapore after being rammed by a barge. The ship had been slated for retirement, but Cousteau was profoundly grieved by the loss and efforts to replace her were soon underway. Jacques Cousteau died in his sleep on June 25, 1997; he was 87 years old. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1992
This documentary video covers the mystery of the Great White Shark, a 2000 pound, 16-foot great white shark! ~ All Movie Guide
- 1991
Jacques Cousteau (1910-1997) spent much of his lifetime devoted to the water--first as a French naval officer in World War II, then as a marine explorer, oceanographic museum director, and founder of the Underseas Research Group. After winning two Academy Awards for his documentary films on ocean life, Cousteau introduced TV audiences to the fascinating underwater world of sharks, whales and dolphins as well as sunken treasure and coral reefs in the series "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau." In his 1991 documentary "Journey to a Thousand Rivers," Cousteau introduces us to life on the Amazon River--both above and below the surface. ~ Kathryn Tamms, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Jean-Michel Cousteau, oldest son of the famous undersea explorer and ocean-champion Jacques Cousteau and inheritor of his philosophy, is the lead explorer in this chapter of the Cousteau series. The documentary examines the plight of the Indians of the Amazon, how their lives have changed and how their culture has suffered under the onslaught of modern culture. Now they perform the once-sacred dances and rituals for tourist money and survival. The sobering documentary tells the story of how dreams of gold and fortune overwhelm the people and the environment, how the strangers take control and the indigenous peoples become exiles in their own land. Joseph Campanella narrates the video. ~ Leslie Birdwell, All Movie Guide
- 1991
World famous biologist and oceanographer Jacques Yves Cousteau journeys the mighty Amazon River to examine its fragile and fascinating ecosystem. Amazon: River of the Future recounts Cousteau's final leg of his 1984 expedition. The second longest river in the world, the Amazon snakes through the entire northern half of the South American continent. Cousteau's team investigates the river system's exotic plant life and the intriguing creatures that live there. The team also visits a tropical forestry operation, a project which may foreshadow the end of this beautiful and significant region of the planet.
~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This documentary takes the viewer on a trip to the Borneo, with famed environmentalist Jacques Cousteau. Cousteau has spent a lifetime exploring undersea worlds and coastal regions, and the fragile ecosystems they contain. In this film, Borneo, the third largest island in the world, is the subject of Cousteau's camera crew. Borneo is located in the Malay Archipelago, southwest of the Philippine Islands. Borneo is a watery world of mangrove forests that are home to abundant and exotic flora and fauna. The thickets provide cover to the ancient people who live in their midst, and whose ways and very lives are currently threatened by logging companies. Cousteau presents, in his inimitable style, the incredible beauty of this remote island. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This documentary video covers the beautiful fragile world of the many species of animals by the Bering Sea. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1990
Jacques Cousteau and his son, Jean-Michael, have visited numerous parts of the world in an effort to investigate the viability of various underwater ecosystems. During this program, the two men dive down into the coastal waters of Haiti. On land, they visit voodoo ceremonies where natives seek better fortunes for themselves and their families. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This video features world-famous underwater adventurer Jacques Cousteau, this time on a journey in which the treasure is on the surface of the sea. Along with Lucien Malavard and Bertrand Charrier, Cousteau invented a new kind of sailing vessel using a state-of-the-art, high-tech turbo sail. The tall, computer-controlled cylinder of metal sails the ship much like a conventional canvas sail, but is up to six times more efficient. The viewer follows Cousteau on the windship's maiden voyage from Tangier to New York, which ends in disaster when the turbosail is lost two days from the boat's destination. Cousteau then builds a second ship, the Alcyone, with two turbosails and more sophisticated controls. This time, his revolutionary boat makes the passage safely, and Cousteau and his crew sail victoriously into New York harbor. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1990
A nature expedition with Cousteau and six very lucky kids as they explore the waters, the native seabirds and sea mammals of Antarctica. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1989
A nature documentary covering the location and findings of old war wreckage from America's confrontation with Japan. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1988
This ecological study takes place in the Tahitian Islands as the customs of the local inhabitants are photographed and examined. Documentation is covered on the long term impact of radioactivity from nuclear experiments. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1985
Narrated by Jose Ferrer, Cousteau: Pioneer of the Sea is a tribute to renowned sea adventurer, author, and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau on his 75th birthday. The 99-minute documentary profiles the oceanographer's life and accomplishments. Born in France in 1910, Cousteau was a sickly child and a rebellious teen. He served in the navy and was involved in espionage activities for the French Resistance during World War II. Cousteau made his first underwater films in the 1940's and invented the aqualung, a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus that supplies oxygen to divers, with engineer Emile Gagnan. Through rare photographs and extraordinary footage, you'll come along on some of Cousteau's greatest expeditions, visiting the undersea world that Cousteau spent 40 years filming and researching.
~ Kathleen Wildasin, All Movie Guide
- 1984
An educational video as the crew of the Calypso takes you down the Amazon River to examine how the transportation of cocaine occurs and the second covers the unique beauty of this mighty river. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1982
This study of mammals and sea animals, looks at the underwater regions in the Americas, which explains the natural selection for these species of sea animals. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1981
This documentary video takes Jacques Cousteau through the Pacific to the deserted island of Clipperton. A former resident returns with Cousteau and relives the terror of the unspeakable atrocities that occurred there years before. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1980
This educational video looks into the search for treasure and ships that went down during warfare or violent storms, in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1980
This ecological study looks at the effects of industry and modernization of the Mediterranean area. The conclusion is that the delicate scenery and resources of this area are in jeopardy. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1979
This scientific study is a double-length episode of the "Cousteau Odyssey" series. Look at the history of the Nile River, and discuss the current situation in this region of the world. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1978
This scientific study compares the life forms in a reef during both night and day hours. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1978
In this program, underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau sets out with his crew on the "Calypso" in search of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Writers from Plato to Edgar Cayce have verified the existence of Atlantis and its sudden disappearance beneath the sea. Atlantis was said to be a culture of advanced and peaceable citizens. Is the legend fact or fiction? The viewer goes on-location with Cousteau to discover clues about this now-mythic civilization. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1978
An ecological disaster, Cousteau and his crew had to protect the Italian shoreline by retrieving these containers of toxic substances. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1978
This documentary looks at the purpose of the rock figures on Easter Island. Cousteau examines the allure of the island and the tragic lives of its residents. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1978
An archeological study as the crew of the Calypso takes a look underwater for ancient Roman artifacts. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1977
This breathtaking nature study takes you on an exploration under the ice of Antarctica. The underwater life is bizarre, and the ice forms are bizarre images, that need to been seen. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1977
A scientific nature study that took the Cousteau photographers a year to compile. This spectacular study of the frigate bird, the brown and blue footed booby, the pelican and the red billed tropic bird are all shown here. This is available in an edited version. ~ All Movie Guide
