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The Secret Life of Waves

The Secret Life of Waves

February 2, 2011

1h 0m

Documentary

Overview

Documentary-maker David Malone delves into the secrets of ocean waves. In an elegant and original film, he finds that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and that the sound of the ocean comes not from water but from bubbles. Waves are not only beautiful but also profoundly important, and there is a surprising connection between the life cycle of waves and the life of human beings.

Directed by

Andrew Thompson, David Malone

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