Plot — What is Sea Ballerinas about?
Two kinds of starfish, the brittle and the feather. The brittle star moves its arms alone, without the aid of suckers. Underneath is a single opening. Stalks move food close to the mouth and move waste away. We see vents, used in reproduction and breathing. We watch the hatched young expelled into the water. The camera shows us brittle stars' intricate patters. We observe feather stars in clusters, like ferns. One turns over slowly; arms have branches with stalks for breathing and gathering microscopic food. Reproductive organs are inside branches. We see eggs develop at 1,400 nature's speed. Larvae emerge, 0.1 mm long. They grow. A feather star takes a walk.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 13 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 13 votes) |
Sea Ballerinas — FAQ
Is Sea Ballerinas worth watching? Sea Ballerinas holds a 6.5/10 rating from 13 viewers. Two kinds of starfish, the brittle and the feather. The brittle star moves its arms alone, without the aid of suckers. Underneath is a single opening. Stalks move food close to the mouth and move waste away. We see vents
Who directed Sea Ballerinas? Directed by Jean Painlevé.
Where can I stream Sea Ballerinas? You can stream Sea Ballerinas on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Sea Ballerinas release? It released in 1956.
