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À la recherche de la baleine franche

1974 49 min
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Documentaire de Bill Mason, gagnant d’une dizaine de prix internationaux, il a été tourné dans les eaux du Nord en 1974, et suit une expédition de scientifiques étudiant les caractéristiques physiques et comportementales des baleines franches, menacées d’extinction. Le phoque, le morse et l’ours polaire sont également étudiés.

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Documentaire de Bill Mason, gagnant d’une dizaine de prix internationaux, il a été tourné dans les eaux du Nord en 1974, et suit une expédition de scientifiques étudiant les caractéristiques physiques et comportementales des baleines franches, menacées d’extinction. Le phoque, le morse et l’ours polaire sont également étudiés.
Animals Environment and Conservation Indigenous Peoples in Canada (Inuit) All subjects
  • director
    Bill Mason
  • editing
    Bill Mason
  • producer
    William Brind
  • executive producer
    Colin Low
  • photography
    Bill Mason
    Joseph MacInnis
    Rick Mason
  • sound
    Chester Beachell
  • sound editing
    Ken Page
  • music editing
    Donald Douglas
  • music recording
    Roger Lamoureux
  • sound mixer
    Michel Descombes
  • narration
    Pascal Rollin
  • music
    Edward Kalehoff

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Ages 12 to 17
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Geography - Environmental Issues Geography - The Arctic Science - Biology Science - Life Systems/Ecology Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Brainstorm reasons why scientists are interested in observing the Alaskan whales. Have students comment on the factor(s) that have nearly made the bowhead whales extinct. How do films such as this help protect endangered species? Was there an element of the film that you found particularly interesting? Discuss the importance of preserving all wildlife species.
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