

The Sea Horse
Examines the sea horse, the only fish that swims upright. We watch it use its prehensile tail to wrap around plants and other sea horses. A frontal bulge houses organs including an air ballast. Three fins propel this fish. We see a female place her eggs in a male's pouch where they are fertilized and nurtured until birth in violent contractions. Inside the pouch are nurturing blood vessels. We then follow the growth of an embryo, greatly magnified: we examine its heart beating and its dorsal fin moving. Young sea horses attach themselves to each other. The film ends with images of many sea horses moving on the ocean floor, superimposed on a horse race.
TMDB
6.6/10
31 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- French
- seahorse
- nature documentary
- marine life
Where to watch
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Release dates
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- PremiereSource: IMDB (Venice)10 Aug 1935
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Sea Horse released?
- The Sea Horse was released on 10 August 1935.
- Where can I watch The Sea Horse online?
- The Sea Horse is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Sea Horse?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Sea Horse is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Sea Horse?
- The Sea Horse holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 31 votes.
- Who directed The Sea Horse?
- The Sea Horse (1935) was directed by Jean Painlevé.
- How long is The Sea Horse?
- The Sea Horse runs for 15m.












