7.045 minSeason 1 • Episode 7
LatestGreat Migrations: Rhythm of Life is an unprecedented National Geographic Film. This film is a unique presentation of the very best footage and spectacular orchestral score of NatGeo's Great Migrations Television Event. The film brings together images from around the world, filmed over 3 years, resulting in a completely unique, narration-free, musical journey around the world. Great Migrations: Rhythm of Life is a breathtaking ride on the tailwinds of billions of creatures marching, swimming and flying across the planet on death-defying journeys.
Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, this documentary tells the powerful stories of many of the planet's species and their movements, while revealing new scientific insights with breathtaking high-definition clarity and emotional impact. The beauty of these stories is underscored by a new focus into these species; fragile existence and their life-and-death quest for survival in an ever-changing world.
Cinematography
Helicopter shots that cost more than your house.
Production
3 years filming for 7 hours. Worth it.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The production used military-grade gyro-stabilized cameras originally designed for missile tracking. Disney repurposed war tech for butterfly close-ups.
This series aired alongside the 'Planet Earth' boom but focused specifically on movement as narrative — essentially inventing the 'migration thriller' subgenre of nature docs.
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