Le Monde du silence (1956)
Directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Louis Malle

Film Synopsis

It was in the mid-1950s that the oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau began his underwater adventures that would make him a worldwide celebrity.  On board his famous ship, the Calypso, is a debutant filmmaker, Louis Malle, who is also destined for fame.  Together, these two are going to take us on an unprecedented tour of the wonders of the unknown world deep beneath the waves.  The area they intend to cover is abundant in marine life and takes in the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.

In this mysterious world of silence, we will encounter some of the most extraordinary creatures on earth, as well as exotic flora - all so fabulously weird that they might have come from another planet.  There is an endless multitude of fishes of all shapes and colours, dolphins dancing fantastic ballets and other extraordinary sights, including an adorable baby sperm whale and the tantalising remnants of an ancient shipwreck.  With the latest in camera technology, Cousteau and Malle take us on an unforgettable journey into a fairytale kingdom that surpasses our imagination with its endless marvels...