Caves 

The Earth's large, deep calcareous caves are virtually inaccessible and therefore barely explored - requiring expert diving where flooded. Some of its wildlife is as strange and specific as... See full summary »

Director:

Alastair Fothergill

Writers:

David Attenborough, Gary Parker (additional writer)

Stars:

David Attenborough, Sigourney Weaver, Huw Cordey

Cast

Episode credited cast:
David Attenborough	...	Himself - Narrator (voice)
Sigourney Weaver	...	Narrator - US Version (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Huw Cordey	...	Himself - Producer
Chadden Hunter	...	Himself - Field Assistant

Storyline

The Earth's large, deep calcareous caves are virtually inaccessible and therefore barely explored - requiring expert diving where flooded. Some of its wildlife is as strange and specific as in the deep, darkest part of the ocean, whether physically adapted -notably to the dark. Nevertheless, some caves(did) play an important part in native cultures, even as sources of fresh water for some Mayan cities.

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Plot Keywords:

water | diving | earth | cave | glowworm | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Release Date:

22 April 2007 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Did You Know?

Trivia

First humans featured on the show.

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Quotes

[first lines]
David Attenborough - Narrator: This is our planet's final frontier, and a world where only the most adventurous dare to go.
[BASE jumper disappears into black hole]

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Connections

Featured in Zomergasten: Episode #24.1 (2011)

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Soundtracks

Planet Earth End Theme
Written by George Fenton
Performed by BBC Concert Orchestra

User Reviews

An outstanding illustration of caves and cave environments.

Having been a caver and member of the caving community for over 20 years, I've had the pleasure (and disgust) of seeing caves used and abused in film.

This documentary however, is simply dazzling. While other outstanding films about caves and caving exist, they simply do not compare to this one. I've personally had the privilege of visiting some of the places featured in the film, and I've always wondered how it would be possible to do proper justice, photographically. Here is the answer!With dazzling cinematography and yet another wonderful narrative performance by David Attenborough, the BBC sets a standard so high, it will be hard to beat.

Probably a bit too long for the average school class session. However, it should be considered a must-see for anyone with an interest in caves.