Sea Urchins

Overview

Underwater photography, magnified close-ups, and film through microscope present the sea urchin, a complex creature. We see their mouth and five teeth close and open. After injecting one with gelatin, the shell is removed and we see the muscle structure, digestive tube, and reproductive organs. Magnified stems reveal suction cups; stems lengthen and contract allowing the sea urchin to move. We see microscopic calcareous stems; at their ends are jaws with various uses. Cilia everywhere are in constant motion, stirring up water and debris. African music on the soundtrack suggests a shuffle dance.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1954

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

France

Director

Geneviève Hamon,Jean Painlevé

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0130169