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Patrick and the Whale

Duration 72 minutes

Language English, Dutch subtitles

Narrated by Patrick Dykstra

Themes Nature, Sea

This film will not be shown in full dome.

Parents are advised to use their own judgement whether or not this film is suitable for their children.

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An inspiring and captivating story about Patrick Dykstra and a sperm whale named 'Dolores'.

For years, Patrick Dykstra has dedicated his life to traveling and diving with whales. As a result, he has developed a unique skill that allows him to get very close to the whales, enabling him to study them closely. In 2019, something remarkable happened. In Dominica, he had an encounter with a female sperm whale who was very curious about him. It seemed as if she genuinely wanted to communicate. The film follows his personal journey and explores the psychology of a man who has sacrificed everything in his determined quest to connect with Dolores and understand her.

This documentary, filled with stunning underwater footage of this extraordinary man and the sperm whale Dolores, has won numerous awards at international film festivals.

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