In the world of documentaries, few movies have had as much impact as “The Cove”. This gripping documentary, released in 2009 and directed by Louie Psihoyos, reveals the horrifying reality of the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan. The story of “The Cove” is not only a call to action, but also a shocking look at the dark side of human interactions with nature.

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An eyewitness report

“The Cove” follows the efforts of Ric O'Barry, a former dolphin trainer who became famous for his work on the hit TV show “Flipper”. After years of working in the industry, O'Barry became a staunch activist against dolphin captivity. His mission in “The Cove” is to make the world aware of the atrocities that take place in a remote bay in Taiji.

The mission: wake up the world

The “The Cove” team includes environmentalists, filmmakers and divers, who together embark on an audacious mission to document the slaughter. By using advanced equipment and military tactics, they are able to capture unprecedented images. This footage shows the massive slaughter of dolphins, which are then sold for their meat or to marine parks around the world.

The cruel reality

What makes “The Cove” so powerful is its unfiltered depiction of the atrocities. Dolphins are brutally rounded up and slaughtered, resulting in a blood-red bay. These scenes are difficult to watch, but they are essential to understanding the seriousness of the situation. The documentary also reveals how the dolphins' meat, which often contains high levels of mercury, is sold to unsuspecting consumers.

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