The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.
Direction
Psihoyos turns documentary into Mission: Impossible tension.
Cinematography
Night-vision dolphin slaughter that will scar your retinas.
Editing
Pacing so tight you'd never guess it started as nature footage.
Director
Louie Psihoyos
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The team used military-grade thermal cameras and fake rocks to hide equipment — the 'rock' actually got discovered and investigated by police.
The film sparked international outrage and temporary suspension of Taiji hunts, though dolphin killing continues today with reduced visibility.
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