Sea Ballerinas
Originally released in 1956. Sea Ballerinas is a documentary film. directed by Jean Painlevé. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Two kinds of starfish, the brittle and the feather. The brittle star moves its arms alone, without the aid of suckers. Underneath is a single opening. Stalks move food close to the mouth and move waste away. We see vents, used in reproduction and breathing. We watch the hatched young expelled into the water. The camera shows us brittle stars' intricate patters. We observe feather stars in clusters, like ferns. One turns over slowly; arms have branches with stalks for breathing and gathering microscopic food. Reproductive organs are inside branches. We see eggs develop at 1,400 nature's speed. Larvae emerge, 0.1 mm long. They grow. A feather star takes a walk.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1956
70 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Documents Cinématographiques
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea Ballerinas about?
Two kinds of starfish, the brittle and the feather. The brittle star moves its arms alone, without the aid of suckers. Underneath is a single opening. Stalks move food close to the mouth and move w...
Who directed Sea Ballerinas?
Sea Ballerinas was directed by Jean Painlevé.
How long is Sea Ballerinas?
Sea Ballerinas has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Sea Ballerinas released?
Sea Ballerinas was released on January 1, 1956 in theaters.