Deep Rising

Name: Deep Rising
Director: Matthieu Rytz
Released: 2023

Matthieu Rytz 2023

Matthieu Rytz returns to Sundance (Anote’s Ark, 2018) with this up-to-the-minute tale of geopolitical, scientific, and corporate intrigue that exposes the machinations of a secretive organization empowered to green light massive extraction of metals from the deep seafloor that are deemed essential to the electric battery revolution.

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Running Time:

86 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Directors:

Matthieu Rytz

Producers:

Matthieu Rytz, Jason Momoa

Cinematographers:

William Mackenzie, Diego Pequeño, Matthieu Rytz, Spencer Peter Wangare

Editors:

Elisa Bonora, Matthieu Rytz

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The New York Times

‘Deep Rising’ Review: Who Gets to Mine the Ocean Floor?
NYT Critic’s Pick

By Lisa Kennedy
Variety

A showcase for incredible underwater sights

Dennis Harvey
The Hollywood Reporter

You can get visual whiplash while watching Matthieu Rytz’s documentary about the geopolitical, economic, social and ecological ramifications of mining the planet’s ocean floors for metals.

Frank Scheck
Collider

A compelling watch.
Essential for anyone who has bought into the new green revolution, Deep Rising is a warning that there are no quick fixes, and we should always be wary of miracle solutions, as none really exist.

Therese Lacson
FirstShowing.net

This excellent documentary is a potent reminder we must do more to protect our planet and its natural resources from greedy investors and rich schmucks who simply can't give up their addiction to profiting off of Earth's offerings.

Alex Billington
Deadline

The beauty, power and urgency of this film is undeniable

Matt Grobar

Festival Participation

Cleveland International Film Festival - 2023
Nominee Global Health Competition Best Film
CPH:DOX - 2023
Nominee F:ACT Award
The Hague Movies that Matter Festival - 2023
Nominee Grand Jury Documentary Award Best Documentary
Docville - 2023
Nominee Jury Award Best Topics Documentary
Sundance Film Festival - 2023

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