Wildest beasts on Earth: Killer Whale

Wildest beasts on Earth: Killer Whale | Documentary

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In the remote volcanic archipelago of the Crozet islands, meet David Reicnert, a cameraman who has an extraordinary talent to locate, approach and tame some of the wildest beasts on Earth.
Enduring raging winds and icy waters with minimal protection, he enters the intimacy of elephant seals and orcas using clever ethological analyses and gets them used to his presence. Then comes the extraordinary: meet a man who communicates with penguins with body language, calms young seals and turns them into live pillows, lies underwater with 8 ton orcas or mature male seals...
Context:
David Reichert is a young American wildlife filmmaker who has dedicated his life to his passion. Specialized in marine subjects, at ease in rough seas and icy waters, David has an incredible resistance to extreme environments and a real talent for dealing with complex wildlife situations. To achieve this unique film, he spent 4 months in an isolated bay on an island 2000 miles away from the nearest continent with Jean François BARTHOD, another talented filmmaker and director with a solid experience as a DOP of feature films.
Author(s) : Bertrand Loyer
Director(s) : Jean-François Barthod
Year : 2006
Producer(s) : Saint Thomas Productions, France 2, Discovery-Animal Planet
Running time : 52mn
Format : Digital Beta, Super 16mm
Distributor(s) : Saint Thomas Productions
Awards :
Filmar,
International See and Environment Film Festival
Hendaye, France - 2009
City of Hendaye’s Award
San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
USA
Wildlife Award
Underwater film festival
St. Petersbourg, Russia
Grand Award and Best Photography Award
International Film Festival
Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France
Best Documentary
33rd festival of underwater image in Antibes
Juan les Pins, France
Palme de Bronze
Nature Festival
Namur, Belgium
Gold tape of the Audience, city of Namur’s award
International Marine and Exploration Film Festival
Toulon, France
Silver Anchor
Jules Verne Festival
Paris, France, 2006
Nature Award and Young Public’s Award
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Пікірлер: 682

@123pripri 7 жыл бұрын

I honestly think this documentary deserves an award..

@Audfile 7 жыл бұрын

you must not watch many of these

@kalashnikovcortez1380 7 жыл бұрын

one of the best first person point of view doc. Only the BBC "Blue Planet" would be better. Forget the American NatGeo shit

@johnpulliam3307 Жыл бұрын

10 of them.

@antoanetailieva3882 Жыл бұрын

@@Audfile , ,, , m , m

@Shanie33 3 жыл бұрын

Me and my 7 year old son looks at this documentary every night before going to sleep ❤️❤️

@tylerwilson531 7 жыл бұрын

this is one of the best Orca documentaries out there

@Audfile 7 жыл бұрын

Steve zissous was way better

@blazinggllama8974 7 жыл бұрын

I fucked an Orca once, I picked her up at a bar. I know what your thinking but don't worry I used a condom.

@eugenebarthmallow8350 7 жыл бұрын

Blazingg Llama plump

@ihatedonaldtrump5620 7 жыл бұрын

Blazingg Llama why did you feel the need to say that ..but even if it was true ...why????🤔🤔🤔🐖🦈🍸🍸🙈🤡

@ricardoacosta102 7 жыл бұрын

Tyler Wilson by

@tutangcanja5782 5 жыл бұрын

Poor orphaned seal... I want to hug him 😢😢God blesses this men in documentary 🙌🙏🙏

@julioreyram 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not exaggerating by saying that this is the most heart touching well made and produced documentary i've ever seen in my life, i feel so joyful and i'm happy by the fact that a smart human being like David could communicate with my favorite animals in the world, the orca.

@lyseloriau2749 4 жыл бұрын

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@RG-yt8dz 4 жыл бұрын

Well said. Julio I agree, I just absolutely in love with orcas. I get so frustrated when I hear about, orcas getting slaughter or abs used in captivity.

@briancline7349 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer Beluga Whales and ordinary dolphins (Belugas are my favorite animal though)... Orcas can be assholes the way they terrorize other marine mammals like Sea Lion pups (which I really like) by throwing them up in the air repeatedly for some fun before eating them. If they do have the amount of empathy people believe them that could almost be described as an “evil/sadistic” behavior...

@RG-yt8dz 3 жыл бұрын

Brian Cline well they are called “the wolves of the sea” yes their behavior does seem cruel, but that is how they hunt. Their called” Killer Whales” for a reason, which you know. They eat other whales, kill Sharks Great Whites for their liver. I do adore belugas and dolphins as well. These mammals use 60 percent of their brains. Amazing

@briancline7349 3 жыл бұрын

Ruthy Gilmore true I suppose it is just part of nature, and they probably aren’t cognizant enough to consider the trauma they inflict when doing that, and I suppose hunger knows little boundaries of morality in the wild. I agree though their intellect is very impressive as is their social behavior. It’s also interesting how they almost never attack humans even though they could kill and eat us just as easily as many larger sharks. Still though it is something I like to point out when people talk like they are innocent a angels and humans are the devil... Orcas don’t seem all that innocent to me lol. I do really like them too but the more I’ve learned about their cruel behavior especially towards other mammals including whales, the more I’ve come to favor dolphins and especially the Beluga whale (which has always been my favorite). I don’t care really what they do to fish though as they aren’t nearly as evolved and intelligent/aware as the marine mammals. I also have a new growing interest in the Octopus, there are some cool documentaries on KZfaq showing just how impressive their intellect is.

@tublaujkawmpaub899 4 жыл бұрын

I watch over and over this documentary . I am from Laos, a small land lock country bordered with Thailand , the other 4 countries in the Indochina region. I am highly appreciated to see your teams achievement. Your documentary is over an d over excellent of what I can tell

@GravityGrave 2 жыл бұрын

The scene where he naps and goofs with the seals was honestly really sweet.

@southernbunny 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this at 1AM...watched the whole thing. I have to be at work in a few short hours, I should be sleeping. David, you are incredible. This is the best documentary on orcas I have ever seen. I felt like I was there with you. May God bless you and all of your endeavors. I’ve always had a fondness for orcas. Your passionate work and experience with these animals has really touched my soul. I will never forget this... thank you! ❤️

@BBAngel7kids 5 жыл бұрын

This was a very nice documentary and it was an eye opening experience. I was really sad when the one little pup was orphaned and had to fend for himself..just hearing him cry for his momma and then be pushed away from the other momma seals broke my heart. I was literally crying over that part.😢💔😭 Also there were a lot of things I didn't even know about Orcas..like for instance..they sleep with one eye open literally because only half of their brain sleeps at a time. Also that they rub up against each other to show affection to one another..and that each pod of Orcas have their own unique speech pattern to talk to one another. That's awesome! Like they say" You learn something new every day"! Thanks for the great video! 🤗🐧🌊🐋💙

@bananabuttons6637 3 жыл бұрын

Love how he is in bright orange clothing and pacing about with a camera but they totally ignore him. We dont realise how wonderful a world we have.

@McHeisenburger 5 жыл бұрын

I am not typically the one to make serious comments, but as a man who is passionate about orcas, this documentary has touched me, truly.

@jenny19910112 5 жыл бұрын

This documentary is so beautifully made and the interactions it captured just fill people with love for wildlife. Really appreciated your wonderful work!

@blueeyes6852 3 жыл бұрын

Marvelous! I can see why this documentary won so many awards. Thank you for keeping the video up. God bless and stay well.

@Phobos_95 3 жыл бұрын

25:26 you never really get a good sense of scale of the males until David starts running in with the camera and keeps getting smaller and smaller

@DenisCalligraphy 3 жыл бұрын

Because those shots are obviously green screened. A faked aspect to an otherwise fabulously shot doc. Look at where he is looking, often not quite at the seals. Look for the glow around his body, pasted onto of the action.

@destroyerofmorons 2 жыл бұрын

THAT WASNT EVEN F UCKING CLOSE TO THE RIGHT TIME LINK THE RIGHT TIME STUPID I DIOT!!! 🤡🤡🤡

@juliamcdonald-carberry146 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent Orca documentary. Thank you for sharing this film with us.

@torontobud8902 6 жыл бұрын

I love how he just casually chills with elephant seals because he knows they can't catch him lmao

@ashjackson7 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the whales, seals, penguins and even birds all accepting a human into their world was amazing. Meanwhile, all we do is betray all of them. Sensational documentary nonetheless. If only more humans could be so embracing as David...

@CoreyMillionaire2029 Жыл бұрын

Consider me one of them as well.

@joycehutchins9378 4 жыл бұрын

The rejected baby seal made me bawl my eyes out.

@dezandyram2544 4 жыл бұрын

God luvs U. Bawl Pretty. Bawl

@maxsmama565 3 жыл бұрын

That’s why he refused to even comfort him at his last moments and let him get eaten alive, terrified and alone. It made him a bunch of money. Reminded me of 80’s documentaries when people didn’t save, rescue or rehabilitate animals and no one thought twice about wearing fur or whaling

@Lucas_Tulic 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxsmama565 Well hello, snowflake!!! That's WILDLIFE!!! Are you able to comprehend such a simple fact? You don't interfere with the course of nature. That's a freaking elephant seal cub, not a little kitten or a puppy dog! If he wasn't there that seal would've died anyways. That's nature for you, not a Disney movie!!!

@CoreyMillionaire2029 Жыл бұрын

He survived.

@CoreyMillionaire2029 Жыл бұрын

@@maxsmama565 We can't interfere with nature like this. We'd only do more harm than good despite our intentions.

@gunnyoneshot69 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!! This has got to be the most stunning/breathtaking video I, In my sixty years, have ever seen, about Orcas & Elephant Seals. I truly envy Mr. Reicnert for being able to socialize with these wonderful creatures. Makes you wonder what GOD was thinking when he created them. I will definitely watch this over and over again. Thank you for posting this masterpiece. SuperSniperSal USMC Disabled War Vet

@sheilamiller2818 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooooooooooo very much for your service. YOUR our hero SuperSniperSal

@joyrowe9603 5 жыл бұрын

What was god thinking when he disabled you? Karma perhaps?

@renc3920 4 жыл бұрын

@@joyrowe9603 Right? Was it the angry invisible man behind his disability I wonder? Sad, actually. Religion is a crutch for weak people.....and he's a supposed Marine?

@jffry24 3 жыл бұрын

Gysgt. Salvador Monteverde, USMC, Retired really dont U think god made this planet to evolve? No other way would be sustainable what came first the chicken or the egg? Its the egg of 2 different species, like a ligers

@gazisagor1532 Жыл бұрын

This is the best documentary i have ever seen. Emotional too!

@dawnmcinnis6682 5 жыл бұрын

WOW, you are very lucky to get the chance to spend time with wild animals!

@elizabethclothier3267 Ай бұрын

This was perfect. Just the documentary i needed without any agenda. ❤❤

@MLR400 Жыл бұрын

While there is a part of me that questions the wisdom of this man risking so much to be this close to the apex predator of the sea. Having grown up around the sea myself and interacting marine life. I appreciate his due diligence and desire to be one with these powerful animals. This is one outstanding video. To all who made this happen, thanks for what you have done and thanks for sharing.

@WiseManCrack 5 жыл бұрын

The only thing wrong with this documentary is it's too short 😭

@shelemason4351 8 жыл бұрын

this is the best orca documentary I have watched you are an incredible person and what a blessing to experience this marine wildlife up close thank you

@marymorgan4468 8 жыл бұрын

+Shele Mason you had a good one ..of course you cnt compare on the wild, but thr=e lights etc it was very good,,

@Orcas_fan 8 жыл бұрын

+Shele Mason have you seen another doc 'invasion of the killer whales'?

@shelemason4351 8 жыл бұрын

Don't think I have but thanks for the recommendation I will watch that one

@Orcas_fan 8 жыл бұрын

there is another documentary which is quite similar to A Man Among Orcas. It is called 'Deadly Islands - Killer Whales Island'. In this documentary, killer whales exhibited their remarkable intelligence in hunting seals. Strongly recommended.

@sherryditzler7908 5 жыл бұрын

Truly wonderful thank you for all your hard work to give us such an amazing experience.

@astardustparade 3 жыл бұрын

I love orcas so much 🥰

@JamesBaylockJr 4 ай бұрын

GREAT documentary! I would say David is the James Reed of Marine animals 😄 That shot at 11:10 in the reflection of the eye of the elephant seal. I mean come on, he is unbelievable. I don’t know if that was unintentional, but it was amazing and so unique. I LOVED it!!

@MrSevillian 7 жыл бұрын

Great work filming and exposing nature, much more in the tradition of Jacques Cousteau than modern documentaries.

@rosemarydudley9954 4 жыл бұрын

How well I remember Jacques Cousteau. He invented the underwater breathing cylinders, didn't he??? There was also Hans and Lottie Hass, black and white t.v. in the 50's I think, all under water films.

@kozmikmuzik1829 Жыл бұрын

Best documentary hands down.

@leemorrin5800 5 жыл бұрын

Has to be the best video I've ever seen on KZfaq! Simply amazing documentary

@peterjohnson1332 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Theres a subtle difference between interacting and interfering. Though it seems cruel to us humans sometimes nature does things its own way.

@Audfile 7 жыл бұрын

thanks captain obvious

@shawndays1671 7 жыл бұрын

Peter Johnson i agree by not interfering he is allowing nature to take its course

@wesmo_ 7 жыл бұрын

When I eat bacon, nature is taking its course

@blbip 7 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome name, is that your real name??

@click15151 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever seen a documentary about marine life that is this aweeeeesome!!! This is thee best for sure. Thanks a million David. You are super courageous!!!

@dsch2038 3 ай бұрын

What a fantastic film. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you so much for you pr work!

@carlarohde942 2 ай бұрын

Oh mein Gott, was für ein bewegender Film. Jedes Mal auf"s Neue. Es berührt mein Herz, fasziniert mich. Eigentlich ist es unbeschreiblich was ihr da auf Film gebannt habt. Ich hoffe diese schöne Erde wird den Irrsinn auch dieser Zeit überstehen ❤ Danke dafür 🌸🙏🌸

@poonambhatia8867 2 жыл бұрын

This documentary is EXCELLENT!

@frankseipel2133 3 жыл бұрын

Realy nice so pretty without any people and thank you for these wonderfull movie

@allancrow134 5 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best nature docs I've ever seen. The Elephant Seal and man footage were really spectacular. :)

@protodominichusplay 6 жыл бұрын

i need more Orcas documentaries like this...

@akicequeen9075 6 жыл бұрын

I thought they never slept. It was cool to see how they sleep. Glad I watched.

@ianwaithaka4697 Жыл бұрын

thought i had lost you my greatest documentary of all time

@o1Marathonrunner 8 жыл бұрын

that seal puppy was so cute

@o1Marathonrunner 8 жыл бұрын

haha :D

@therealgiannis3117 8 жыл бұрын

+Natty S are you still talking about the seal puppy?XD

@KittySYT 8 жыл бұрын

+Jay Jay Puskas Quaresma yes 😀

@CoreyMillionaire2029 Жыл бұрын

He's an adult now on that beach.

@jason27995 6 жыл бұрын

Best orca documentary ever made. 1 man one hunter ! Outstanding contribution to nature. Plus he's very brave ! Human and orca become one ! Amazing

@AquaManelle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David and the crew!

@annaotarola4601 3 жыл бұрын

The best thing I’ve ever seen on you tube

@mdlwg3567 3 жыл бұрын

I love the music of the documentary 🙂 and the documentary itself is incredible

@tgyul 3 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story: the friend of your friend is not always your friend ;-)

@cdnerin 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading & posting this! I've seen almost every single Orca documentary ever made so it was very refreshing to find one I had never seen before!

@brittanysteiner9561 2 жыл бұрын

Same! This one rocks

@zest8 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! I also loved how he interacted with the baby elephant seals.

@FLAC2023 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best nature programs I have seen in years, great job!!!

@gaymichaelis7581 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Thank you! Au revoir!

@yadkn 7 жыл бұрын

This is one among my best documentaries..fascinating, intriguing and really captivating..

@AIexanderHartdegen 3 жыл бұрын

. One day I meet the producer of this documentaries. I was art student in the 90. We meet on a road, when chating about movies. As a student, he helped me to improve some writen stories and lend me a camera tripod, with all his trust. Amazing guy who tryied to produce one of my projects few years later. Amazing people. I don't forget.

@Brittsgotit 8 жыл бұрын

Best documentary I've ever seen on wildlife!!

@TimothySlickback 3 жыл бұрын

We all talk about how fascinating the animal is but how bout we talk about how fascinating the human species can be to get this close to wild orcas not knowing the outcome?

@Elizabeth-fl2rz 5 жыл бұрын

This was the most beautiful documentary I’ve ever seen.thank you

@darlingnikki1353 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure exactly which company, if any, this man David is associated with but nonetheless he's awesome. This documentary was great and had lots of breathtaking footage of my favorite 3 animals - orca, king penguins, and elephant seals. As animal and nature lover, found this very well worth watching!! 😊

@Swnsasy 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this documentary.. At the end, it was like they swam by like, "Can you do this?!"😂 Nope," How about this?" too cute! I wanted to be right there with him! Amazing video

@bellebelle7868 Жыл бұрын

44 minutes in was the best ever nuzzling with wild baby seals omg!

@manonYm1 3 жыл бұрын

This camera man deserves an oscar!

@maritaolsson7356 5 жыл бұрын

Nice documentary.. about Orcas and Seal.. Thanks...

@mpsmarkabranch4072 3 жыл бұрын

waw

@FAKE-NAME 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this a couple times throughout the years and I always love watching it

@harrietharlow9929 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful documentary. Just incredible photography and interaction with the seals and orcas. Thank you for uploading this!

@marciayoung1094 4 жыл бұрын

David thank you so much for your video ! I totally enjoyed it and you are so Blessed to have this experience

@sladjaj7579 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing documentary, you are so brave, David :) I envy you for having an opportunity to make a contact with orcas. I keep dreaming about swimming with them someday although I don't think I would ever be so brave. :D

@Audfile 7 жыл бұрын

calm down byork

@sladjaj7579 7 жыл бұрын

Um, what's your problem? O.o

@davegavin7914 28 күн бұрын

Beauty hardship cruelty of the wild thank you for your sacrifice to bring this incredible view into their and your lives 🙏🏻

@jffry24 3 жыл бұрын

A man and 2 seals ! Awe

@tylerj2710 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you David,please bring us some more beautiful pieces like this. If I had the money to travel I would love to apprentice this to see where you go and do. Awesome!!!

@user-vp7rc4lm5c 2 ай бұрын

Really amazing to watch 👍

@leb1969 5 жыл бұрын

An excellent, touching documentary for two passionate brave men...

@jaikehogenhout2181 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely an amazing documentary

@simonmcgrath4112 5 жыл бұрын

I like all the rest of the 'commenteers' have nothing but praise and admiration for David and his love of the orcas they truly are a wonder of evolution it's just a shame that we are not, we cud be and most of us are but alas we choose to destroy and fight instead of loving this beautiful planet we live on!!!

@fazeghost7319 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing documentary I love it😍

@MelancholyCrypto 5 жыл бұрын

My personal favorite documentary of all time

@gobinathgovindasamy6334 3 жыл бұрын

It is one of the best documentaries that I ever seen...it’s very natural and very real to watch the orca’s👍👍👍

@wontonsupernoodles2239 5 жыл бұрын

Wow brilliant is alls i can say!

@marygranger1503 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place!

@RK-su4hs 3 жыл бұрын

Really wonderful documentary

@lisakn27 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best documentary about orcas.

@evelynbagnasco7293 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful documentary . At least some of us have understood why we are here and it is certainly not to dominate and use but rather to be the guardians and carers of this incredible life. A rare chance, perhaps the only one in this galaxy. I feel privileged to have shared my beautiful planet with all the other life forms on her.

@laurelharrison7309 6 жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing experience , makes you appreciate this earth and saddens me to see what’s happening to it

@avinashkunigal6054 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful documentary.. really wish such amazing films would be more popular

@benek8737 5 жыл бұрын

I love this "movie" i remember every Word, watched it hundred Times. Cheers and respect Mr. David

@fklotaloi 5 жыл бұрын

Very very nice documentary I hav ever seen . So, heart touching 😍! !

@jacksugden8190 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent well made documentary, regards from London UK 🇬🇧.

@todddooley793 7 жыл бұрын

wow! amazingly fantastic job on the documentary. Thank you for sharing!

@freddyarnol1171 5 жыл бұрын

Magnifique documentaire superbes images beaucoup d,émotions chapeau bas au cameraman

@Parsi-Pedia 4 жыл бұрын

This is was great and heart touching documentary about Orca that l have ever watched Thank you David Reicnert

@faridkhan3043 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@ablue5419 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this documentary is absolutely amazing and heart touching just to see how wild life accept you like one of their own love animals 💛

@csokaerimarti 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film. Thank you David.

@BrendonCMoore 2 жыл бұрын

most people saying this is one of the best orca documentaries but it seems to be more of a orca food documentary. i seen just as much about seals and penguins than orcas. lol

@smart_ass5630 4 жыл бұрын

B R A V O...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this.Excellent camera work,editing and beautifully narrated.Grazie.

@cathy5072 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Darkasknightfall 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best documentaries I've seen on orcas. I often wonder who would dislike these nature documentaries. SMH

@OFW_Filipino 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video God bless..

@martynborthwick1845 4 жыл бұрын

"Inside this wooden crate is everything Dave needs for survival in the most dangerous area - his giant balls"

@SJKM 3 жыл бұрын

This!!

@dakotahhurst6222 4 жыл бұрын

This doc was incredible! 🐋💛🐋💛🐋

@MatildaZuria 8 жыл бұрын

Such An Amazing Opportunity You Have :)

@Audfile 7 жыл бұрын

he knows, get over it.

@kasatkafreespirit9301 7 жыл бұрын

Audfile you are low life. don't you have a job and responsibilities in life. go to school get a degree exercise your brain instead of trolling and making an idiot out of yourself

@im4our312 6 жыл бұрын

kasatka free spirit ; WOW there's even tough guys in the comment section, life time college student where mom and dad get rid of them .