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Jacques Cousteau – The Man Who Opened the Ocean

Directed by: Alina Winopal | Germany, United Arab Emirates | 1:31

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A short animated portrait of Jacques Cousteau — the man who opened the ocean to the world.
After a life-changing accident ended his dream of becoming a pilot, Cousteau discovered the underwater world — and with it, a new purpose.

Through a quiet, hand-crafted visual language, the film traces how curiosity and resilience led him to reveal the ocean to millions, shaping how we see it today.

This short, hand-crafted animated film traces the key moments of his life.

Presented in a 4:3 format, it visually echoes the cinematic language of Cousteau’s early films.

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