Sea Urchins

1954

11m

6.2

6.2/10

19 votes • View on IMDb

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.

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Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Countries

France

Spoken Languages

French

Quick Facts

Original Title	Les Oursins
Release Date	January 1, 1954
Status	Released
Language	FR
IMDb ID	tt0130169

Cast

Key Crew

Jean Painlevé

Director

Geneviève Hamon

Director

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