Fish Tales
Originally released in 1997. Fish Tales is a documentary film. directed by Ritu Sarin. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This film was one of seven commissioned of leading documentary filmmakers in India as part of a series, India’s Quest, to commemorate 50 years of India’s independence. An exploration of the nature and scope of the crisis of modern India. The mechanization of the fishing industry has depleted fish stocks worldwide leading to a major crisis. Along the Kerala coast, traditional fishermen face similar problems as their catch dwindles every season. In the village of Adimalathura, a group of fishermen come together in an effort to reverse this trend. Their solution? Constructing artificial reefs out of ferro-concrete and then planting them on the seabed.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fish Tales about?
This film was one of seven commissioned of leading documentary filmmakers in India as part of a series, India’s Quest, to commemorate 50 years of India’s independence. An exploration of the nat...
Who directed Fish Tales?
Fish Tales was directed by Ritu Sarin.
How long is Fish Tales?
Fish Tales has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was Fish Tales released?
Fish Tales was released on January 1, 1997 in theaters.