South Africa - Clash of Currents

Nowhere else on earth do Africa and Antarctica so impressively come together as at South Africa’s Cape! It’s a place where cold-loving penguins live alongside desert-dwelling ostriches.

Director: Thomas Behrend

Thomas Behrend, a German documentary film maker born in Hamburg, is well-known for his unique under water shots. While studying mechanical engineering the enthusiastic sports diver gathered his first experiences in underwater photography. In 1988 he got his first assignment for a film production. After finishing university he dedicated himself to his passion. In 1991 he founded his own company: BLUE PLANET FILM. From that time on Thomas Behrend produced many international award-winning nature films.

Germany
2015
49 Min.
German
6
Director: Thomas Behrend
Script: Thomas Behrend
Cinematography: Thomas Behrend, Michael Riegler, Mirco Tribanek
Editing: Mirco Tribanek
Music: Oliver Heuss
Narrator: Nicolas König
Editor: Ralph Quibeldey, NDR; Bernd Strobel, BR; Ute Beutler, RBB; Andrea Gastgeb, TERRA MATER
Nominations: Best Postproduction 2016,
Best Marine Film 2016
Website URL: http://www.doclights.de