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Between the Tides (1958)
 

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DirectorRalph Keene
Production CompanyBritish Transport Films
Executive ProducerEdgar Anstey
ProducerIan Ferguson
PhotographyRonald Craigen
EditorJohn Legard
MusicEdward Williams
Commentary WriterJames Burns Singer

A study of the animal and plant life of Britain's shores.

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The fascinating and colourful marine life of shoreline and rock pool, filmed in the inter-tidal zone of a typical and attractive rocky shore of southwest England. The amazing diversity of creatures must be seen to be believed; periwinkles, top-shells, starfish and lump suckers, the self-concealing flatfish, the gaper and razor fish and the commuting and breeding seabirds. Beautifully photographed in glorious Technicolor by resident cameraman Ron Craigen, the film was awarded fifteen international film honours, and was nominated for an Oscar.

Steven R Foxon

*This film is included in the BFI British Transport Films DVD compilation 'Off the Beaten Track'. A short extract can also be downloaded from the BFI's Creative Archive. Note that this material is not limited to users in registered UK libraries and educational establishments: it can be accessed by anyone within the UK under the terms of the Creative Archive Licence.

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SEE ALSO
Aberdeen by Seaside and Deeside (1971)
Journey into Spring (1957)
British Transport Films