The First Hymn vs Wonders of the Sea
Wonders of the Sea is the shorter watch at 1h 4m compared with 1h 27m. Wonders of the Sea is the older of the two (1922 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The First Hymn
Wonders of the Sea| The First Hymn | Wonders of the Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 0.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1922 |
| Length | 1h 27m | 1h 4m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | John Dickson, Mark Hadley | J. Ernest Williamson |
| Main cast | John Dickson, Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding, Stephanie Boonstra | J. Ernest Williamson |
Synopsis
The First Hymn
In the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature-length documentary “The First Hymn” chronicles the…
Wonders of the Sea
The ocean depths are explored with the aid of a submarine chamber of Williamson's invention and a few hardy souls. The construction of the device is examined; but most of the footage is given to plant and animal life, a girl swimming among the coral growths, and two divers who encounter a moray and an octopus.
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