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Synopsis

Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary of 2009, the Cove follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, including hidden microphones and cameras in fake rocks, the team uncovers how this small seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.

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Reviews

"There are many documentaries angry about the human destruction of the planetary peace. This is one of the very best -- a certain Oscar nominee."
"A taut, thrilling documentary that plays out like a heist movie while never overshadowing its message or activist credentials."
Philip Wilding, EMPIRE MAGAZINE
"This outstanding documentary is as exciting as a thriller."
Philip French, THE OBSERVER
"Eco-activist documentaries don't get much more compelling than The Cove, an impassioned piece of advocacy filmmaking that follows Flipper trainer-turned-marine crusader Richard O'Barry in his efforts to end dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan."
Justin Chang, Variety

Awards

  • 8 Award Nominations
  • 27 Award Wins including one Oscar