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Deep-Sea Film Featuring First Live Giant Squid Debuts

8/3/2026

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  • U.S. director Tasha Van Zandt descended over half a mile to film marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder’s deep-sea work.
  • Dr. Widder’s eye-in-the-sea system with far-red light and an electronic jellyfish lure captured the first live giant-squid video in 2012.
  • The film began its theatrical run on July 24 at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in Manhattan and opened Sunday at San Francisco’s Roxie.