Nacho Dean. The Sea Traveller
(Nacho Dean. El caminante del mar)
Miguel Ángel Tobías | Documentary
2023 | 90 minutes | Spain
Naturalist and explorer Nacho Dean embarks on a swim around the world, warning about ocean conservation and documenting marine ecosystems.
Synopsis
Traversing mountains, jungles, deserts, and urban landscapes entirely on foot, naturalist Nacho Dean undertook an extraordinary journey to document the environmental impacts of climate change. Along the way, he witnessed the levels of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines worldwide, turning his expedition into a call for urgent environmental action.
But his work was unfinished. In 2018, he launched the Nemo Expedition—a challenge to swim between the five continents, raising awareness of ocean conservation and the state of marine ecosystems. He wasn't a professional swimmer, but trained for over 2,500 kilometers, completing five intercontinental crossings over 24 months, with 90 hours of documented footage.
Dean’s remarkable expeditions have made him an advocate for sustainability. In 2016, he became the first Spaniard to walk around the world alone—an achievement only four individuals had accomplished. His work provides invaluable insights into the environmental crises we face.
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Main credits
Tobías, Miguel Ángel (film director)
Tobías, Miguel Ángel (film producer)
Portela, Elena (screenwriter)
Ramón García, José (film producer)
Dean, Nacho (on-screen participant)
Other credits
Cinematography, Guillermo Peréz, Imra Youssef; editing, Fernando Portela, Laura Santamaría.
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DIRECTOR: Miguel Ángel Tobías
NATIONALITY: Spain
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish; English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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