When Whales Could Walk movie poster

When Whales Could Walk

January 31, 2024 1h 0m

Released 2 years ago in 2024. When Whales Could Walk is a documentary film. directed by Bella Falk. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Julia Montgomery Brown

Synopsis

In Egypt's Sahara Desert, massive skeletons with strange skulls and gigantic teeth jut out from the sandy ground. This fossil graveyard, millions of years old, is known as the "Valley of the Whales." Now, paleontologists have unearthed a whole new species of ancient whale dating to 43 million years ago, and this predator wasn't just able to swim – it also had four legs and could walk. Follow scientists as they search for new clues to the winding evolutionary path of mammals that moved from the land into the sea to become the largest animals on Earth.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 31, 2024 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • NOVA
  • Rezolution Pictures
  • GBH
  • Handel Productions
  • CBC
  • NHK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Whales Could Walk about?

In Egypt's Sahara Desert, massive skeletons with strange skulls and gigantic teeth jut out from the sandy ground. This fossil graveyard, millions of years old, is known as the "Valley of the Whales...

Who directed When Whales Could Walk?

When Whales Could Walk was directed by Bella Falk.

How long is When Whales Could Walk?

When Whales Could Walk has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was When Whales Could Walk released?

When Whales Could Walk was released on January 31, 2024 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in When Whales Could Walk?

The main cast of When Whales Could Walk includes Julia Montgomery Brown.