
The Day of the Dolphin(1973)
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
Based on the true story of Pia Klemp, a German biologist who was working with Sea Shepherd on marine conservation efforts. She later directed ships to rescue thousands of migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean Sea, but later faced charges for assisting with illegal immigration in 2017 and a potential 20-year prison sentence. After seven years, charges were dropped against Klemp.
Capitana is a adventure, drama film exploring themes of based on novel or book, marine biologist. Directed by Marco Calvani, Based on the true story of Pia Klemp, a German biologist who was working with Sea Shepherd on marine conservation efforts. She later directed ships to rescue thousands of migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean Sea, but later faced charges for assisting with illegal immigration in 2017 and a potential 20-year prison sentence. After seven years, charges were dropped against Klemp.
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