The mysteries of Mont La Pérouse
“The discovery of an impressive seamount”
2021•52m•Released
Documentary
160 km southwest of Reunion Island, just a few dozen metres beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean, lies the peak of an underwater volcanic structure known as Mont La Pérouse. The base of this enigmatic geological formation lies 5000 meters below sea level, with a size comparable to that of Mont Blanc. Permanent currents and strong winds characterise this site in the open seas, culminating in complex diving conditions under which Laurent Ballesta, together with his Gombessa diving team and local researchers had to navigate in order to conduct the study in depth. Further techniques such as observation and photographic inventory, biological and geological sampling, and the use of cameras and sonars were employed in this challenging expedition.
Director
Yann Rineau
Writer
Nicolas Bazeille, Yann Rineau
Languages
German, French
Studio
ARTE
Cast
Laurent Ballesta
Himself
Anna Flori-Lamour
Narrator
Production
Company
ARTE
Company
Andromède Océanologie
Company
LGB
Producer
Vivien Lemaignan
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