Shells: Shaped by Nature
“The Tide Breathes... and Nature Shapes Her Spirals”
Since the dawn of time, Nature has sculpted the oceans with her delicate hand, weaving the tapestry of life in the shimmering depths and sunlit shallows. With infinite care, she conjured snails and mollusks to inhabit diverse marine realms around the African continent, each a reflection of her boundless creativity and wisdom. These delicate spirals, with their tender curves, ensnare our imagination, inspiring art, shaping cultures, adorning garments, and even serving as currency in ancient economies. "Shells: Shaped by Nature" is an artistic tribute to the enigmatic splendor of shells, celebrating these intricate marvels that grace Africa’s marine realms.
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Barend Van Der Watt Director · Henk Ekermans Writer Antoni Schonken Composer
United States release April 11, 2026 · Produced in South Africa, Austria, France · Production FrogFoot Films and Graphics, Terra Mater Factual Studios
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Rooted Media
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FrogFoot Films and Graphics
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Terra Mater Factual Studios
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ARTE GEIE
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South Africa · Austria · France
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
Austria · October 1, 2025
Digital
United States · April 11, 2026
Premiere · 23rd Annual International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco
Austria
October 1, 2025 · TV · ServusTV (Österreich)
Czechia
April 11, 2026 · Premiere · PAF Tachov festival 2026
France
July 14, 2026 · Digital · arte.tv (FR)
July 20, 2026 · TV · Arte (FR)
Germany
July 14, 2026 · Digital · arte.tv (DE)
July 20, 2026 · TV · Arte (DE)
September 9, 2026 · Limited theatrical · GREEN SCREEN Festival 2026 in Eckernförde
South Africa
June 21, 2026 · TV · National Geographic Wild
South Korea
June 18, 2026 · Premiere · Korea International Ocean Film Festival
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