Whales

This is a diary film shot at the same time as my edited sound film, Alaska. The film reflects my awe as I accompanied my sister, Olga, a marine biologist, and her research partner Beth as they conducted whale research in Prince William Sound, among ice floes and cetaceous beasts larger than our small inflated boat.

Released 1980, digitally restored March 7th, 2026
10 minutes, black & white, silent, 16mm
Finished in 2112×1584 resolution at 24 fps
1.33:1
Directed by Peter von Ziegesar
With Olga von Ziegesar & Beth Goodwyn