Hans Hass: The Man Who Discovered the Sea
(2006)
Also known as: Hans Hass Der Mann, Der Das Meer Entdeckte
An absorbing account of the life and works of the famous diver, author and deep sea cameraman, Hans Hass - Der Mann, Der Das Meer Entdeckte literally translates as Hans Hass - The Man Who Discovered The Sea.
With over seventy productions to his name, the programme explores the groundbreaking work of Hans and his wife Lotte, examining the way they changed the world’s perception of the underwater world. Challenging common fears he was seen approaching sharks underwater and recorded the first photographs of the mythical ‘sea monster’, the whale shark. Celebrating his pioneering work, interviews with his numerous friends and contemporaries bring to light his many accomplishments, his perseverance, and his deep love and respect for the marine environment.
A co-production from ORF, Telecast International and Cosmos Factory, Hans Hass Der Mann, Der Das Meer Entdeckte is an intriguing insight into the life of the man who, together with his wife Lotte, revolutionised underwater cinematography.
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