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Risking it All: Fishing in the Extreme, Patagonia and New Zealand

Fishing in deep waters is considered one of the most dangerous professions in the world. What drives these men to brave the fury and violence of the ocean? Necessity? Adrenaline? Or simply love of the sea? We follow several crews working in some of the most dangerous waters in the world. The men know that the slightest mistake or miscalculation could spell disaster.

In the Straits of Magellan, Chilean fisherman dive into freezing, glacial waters to fish urchins from the bottom of the sea, Meanwhile, in the Pacific, the crews fishing for live lobster have to contend with a tempest. They invite us aboard to share their adventure.

PRODUCTION INFO

  • Year: 2013
  • Duration: 52 MINS
  • Production: IA DECOUVERTE
  • Director: HerlĂ© Jouon, Vincent Perazio
  • Available Versions: FRA
  • Country of production: France

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