The World Premiere of OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH will take place at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London, on Tuesday 6 May, ahead of the film’s Global Cinema Event from 8 May.
The powerful documentary, presented by Altitude and National Geographic, co-produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios, takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
The high profile premiere event will comprise of two special and exclusive screenings; a daytime Future Generations’ Premiere for students, teachers and school staff, and an evening World Premiere for special guests and dignitaries.
The Future Generations’ Premiere and World Premiere of OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH are sponsored by UBS and People’s Postcode Lottery.
Through the additional support of ocean conservation charity Blue Marine Foundation, schools across the UK will be eligible to enter a free ballot from Thursday 27 March to receive 15 free tickets each to the Future Generations’ Premiere.
Visit oceanfilm.bluemarinefoundation.com for more details.
Colin Butfield, Film Director at Open Planet Studios, says: “This film journeys through 100 years of incredible ocean discoveries. It reveals how the ocean has shaped our world and why our future is intertwined with the health of our ocean. We hope these remarkable stories will inspire the next generation to look beyond the shore and beneath the waves. I can’t think of a more appropriate first screening for this film than sharing it with an audience of young people from across the UK at this special event.”
In OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
Clara Govier, Managing Director of People’s Postcode Lottery, said: “Sir David has a unique ability to inspire a passion for nature among people of all ages and backgrounds. This premiere promises to be a very special event and we are delighted that our players, who raised more than £40 million last year for organisations working to protect the natural world, are supporting it.”
Tom Hall, Global Head of Social Impact and Philanthropy, UBS and CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation Network, says, “At UBS, we believe in the power of education and philanthropy to drive meaningful change. Through the UBS Optimus Foundation, we are proud to support Blue Marine Foundation in their mission to protect our oceans and inspire the next generation. This exclusive screening offers a unique opportunity for young people to connect with the wonders of the marine world and understand the urgent need for conservation. By investing in awareness and education, we can help safeguard our seas for future generations.”
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH is being released as a Global Cinema Event, inviting audiences worldwide to come together to experience Attenborough’s untold story of the ocean on the big screen. Altitude will release the film in the UK & Ireland and have partnered with Piece of Magic Entertainment to release the film in the rest of the world, including in Australia, New Zealand, France, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and South Africa. Additional countries are still to be announced.
