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DOLPHINS: MY CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

( 2026 )
Special Presentations, Spotlight Screenings |
 
United Kingdom
,
Egypt
,
Switzerland
 |
 English, French, Swiss German, Arabic |
 80 min
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About the film

Following its world premiere at the Zürich Film Festival, this documentary follows Swiss marine biologist Angela Ziltener as she dives with wild dolphins in the Red Sea. Against Egypt’s stunning coral reefs, her scientific study evolves into a deeply personal journey exploring conservation, intuition, and a profound connection with an intelligent species. Ultimately, it reveals a transformative question: Who was actually observing whom here?

Director

Barny Revill

Producer

Keith Scholey

Production Company

Screenplay

Cinematography

Simon Reay, Doug Anderson, Jeff Hester

Editing

Philippa Edwards

Sound

Cast

Contacts

Producer

Keith Scholey

Production Company

Screenplay

Cinematography

Simon Reay, Doug Anderson, Jeff Hester

Editing

Philippa Edwards

Sound

Cast

Contacts

More About Film

In the Red Sea, marine biologist Angela Ziltener has spent more than 15 years diving alongside wild dolphins, uncovering remarkable insights into their hidden lives. What began as a scientific study became a deeply personal journey, as Angela found herself drawn into their world and questioning who was really observing whom.

Producer

Keith Scholey

Cinematography

Simon Reay, Doug Anderson, Jeff Hester

Editing

Philippa Edwards

More About Film

In the Red Sea, marine biologist Angela Ziltener has spent more than 15 years diving alongside wild dolphins, uncovering remarkable insights into their hidden lives. What began as a scientific study became a deeply personal journey, as Angela found herself drawn into their world and questioning who was really observing whom.