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The Empty seas

United Kingdom, 1967
film

Camaret, on the coast of Brittany, relies on lobster fishing and boat building for its livelihood. However, some areas are being fished out and the industry i..

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Song of the sea

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Seabound

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Sea to sea

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Fishermen

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Sea harvests

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