The Greatest Soul on Earth
Where science and mystery meet.
The Greatest Soul on Earth Synopsis
Every winter, billions of sardines embark on a perilous journey along South Africa’s Wild Coast. To science, this is an “ecological trap” a mass migration driven by ancient genetics that often leads into predator-rich, warm waters. To the indigenous people of South Africa, it is a sacred inheritance, a seasonal pulse of life that connects the community to the rhythm of the ancestors and the sea. Two young marine scientists go on a journey to explore the sardine run and interrogate their cultural beliefs alongside their scientific knowledge.
The Greatest Soul on Earth is a documentary film directed by Lee Doig with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Sinothando Shibe, Loyiso Dungo, Dr Carl van der Lingen and Professor Peter Teske.
- Director:
- Lee Doig
- Writers:
- Karin Slater
- Producers:
- Paul Hepker, Sam Kelly
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Yelseth
- Composer:
- Paul Hepker
- Production:
- Let It Rain Films
- Status:
- Released
The Greatest Soul on Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Lee Doig, written by Karin Slater, produced by Paul Hepker and Sam Kelly.
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The main cast of The Greatest Soul on Earth includes Sinothando Shibe, Loyiso Dungo, Dr Carl van der Lingen, Professor Peter Teske and Russell Sadler. The film was directed by Lee Doig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.