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The Secret Life of Waves

  • TV Movie
  • 2011
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
29
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Documentary

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 oc... Read allDavid 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.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.

  • Directors
    • David Malone
    • Andrew Thompson
  • Stars
    • David Malone
    • Adrian Malone
    • Gavin Pretor-Pinney
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    29
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • David Malone
      • Andrew Thompson
    • Stars
      • David Malone
      • Adrian Malone
      • Gavin Pretor-Pinney
    • 3User reviews
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    David Malone
    • Self - Presenter
    Adrian Malone
    • Self - David's Father
    Gavin Pretor-Pinney
    • Self - Author, 'The Wavewatcher's Companion'
    Michael McIntyre
    • Self - Cambridge University
    • (as Professor Michael McIntyre)
    Richard Porter
    Richard Porter
    • Self - Bristol University
    • (as Dr Richard Porter)
    Tim Leighton
    • Self - Southampton University
    • (as Professor Timothy Leighton)
    Markus Kirkilionis
    • Self - Warwick University
    • (as Professor Markus Kirkilionis)
    Walter Munk
    • Self - Oceanographer
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Dr. Walter Munk)
    Raymond Tallis
    • Self - Physician and Philosopher
    • Directors
      • David Malone
      • Andrew Thompson
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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • BBC Scotland
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
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