Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible vs The Salt of the Earth

Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.1/10 for The Salt of the Earth). Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible is the shorter watch at 52m compared with 1h 50m. The Salt of the Earth is the older of the two (2014 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible posterTardigrade, l'animal indestructible2025 VS The Salt of the Earth posterThe Salt of the Earth2014
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructibleThe Salt of the Earth
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 8.1/10
Year20252014
Length52m1h 50m
GenresDocumentaryDocumentary
CountryFrance–
DirectorRaphaël HitierJuliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders
Main cast–Sebastião Salgado, Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Hugo Barbier, Lélia Wanick Salgado

Synopsis

Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible

Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic animals famous for their incredible ability to survive extreme conditions. Despite their funny appearance and slow, bear-like movements, they are among the most resilient creatures on Earth. They can withstand extremely high and low temperatures, enormous pressure, toxic substances, and even high levels of radiation. This documentary explores the secrets behind their remarkable survival…

The Salt of the Earth

During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty…

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