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Planet Ocean, [1] [2] [3] [4] 2012, is a documentary film co-directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Michael Pitiot. The documentary is about the history of the organisms that live in the ocean, and the relationships they have with each other and with humans. The film's cinematographers are Yann Arthus-Bertrand, who is known for his aerial photography, and Michael Pitiot.

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References

  1. ""Planet Ocean selected as winner of best cinematography at blue ocean film festival"". Archived from the original on 2016-02-27. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
  2. "(fr) Des documentaires français parmi les plus grosses ventes du monde"
  3. "Wonderful film with incredible Cinematography (LivingDreams TV)"
  4. "Planet Ocean on The Permaculture Research Institute"