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A Life Illuminated
Marine biologist Dr Edie Widder has spent her life chasing the ocean’s secret light – bioluminescence.
A pioneer and one of the first women in her field, Edie revolutionised our understanding of the deep sea, revealing a vibrant realm of colour and life where once we saw only darkness.
Having finally captured the first-ever footage of a giant squid in its natural habitat, Edie now embarks on her most daring dive yet – 3,300 feet below the surface – to film a phenomenon she’s pursued for decades.
Blending extraordinary underater cinematography and unseen expedition archives, A Life Illuminated celebrates the beauty of the deep and the urgent need to protect its fragile world.
Winner of the Best Documentary, 2026 Miami Film Festival"This spectacular adventure reminds one of how small we are in the ocean of life, and all we can do is marvel at the complexity of the world before our eyes. " - POV Mag
A Life Illuminated is one of the five films competing for the first Green Frame Nature Documentary Award.
You can watch the five competing films for $99 with a Green Frame Nature Documentary Pass.