Between the Tides

Between the Tides is a 1958 short documentary directed by Ralph Keene for British Transport FilmsIt is a study of the animal and plant life of Britains shores The film show the fascinating and colourful marine life of shoreline and rock pool filmed in the intertidal zone of a typical and attractive rocky shore of southwest England The amazing diversity of creatures must be seen to be believed periwinkles topshells starfish and lump suckers the selfconcealing flatfish the gaper and razor fish and the commuting and breeding seabirds Beautifully photographed in glorious Technicolor by resident cameraman Ron Craigen the film was awarded fifteen international film honours and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film