Life

About Life

'Life' is a popular British nature documentary series that first aired in 2010. The series takes an unparalleled look at some of the most extraordinary animals and plants on the planet and how they have adapted to survive in diverse and often challenging environments. Its purpose is to demonstrate the awe-inspiring power of life in its many forms, featuring intricate, intimate, and unprecedented behavior of different animal and plant species. This series became a worldwide phenomenon for its top-notch cinematography and its mind-opening insights on ecology and biology.

Making / Production

First released in 2010, 'Life' was produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and aired on the BBC One network. It involved a production team of over 300 individuals who had to navigate through some of the world's most hostile environments. The series was produced over a span of four years, and its production cost was estimated to be around 10 million pounds. The series was narrated by world-renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough, whose narration added an extra layer of intrigue and educational value to the series.

Actors

• Sir David Attenborough - The narrator of the series whose charismatic voice, and insightful commentary made the documentary engaging as well as deeply informative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The "Life" series is filmed entirely in high definition, which was revolutionary for its time.
• The crew spent an estimated 3000 days in the field, filming in over 200 different locations worldwide.
• 'Life' was sold to over 50 countries around the world, reaching millions of viewers.

Awards

'Life' achieved critical acclaim upon its release and won several awards. Notably, it was recognized with the Wildscreen Panda Award for Cinematography in 2010 and nominated for Best Non-Fiction Series by the Broadcast Film Critics Association in 2011.

Quotes

• "Animals have worked out the best way to live in every part of the planet - from the depths of the oceans, to the freezing poles, to the driest deserts. And everywhere, life is at work.” - Sir David Attenborough
• "Every one of us is a part of that complexity and every one of us can help safeguard it." - Sir David Attenborough

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for "Life" was composed by renowned musician George Fenton, who previously collaborated with the BBC Natural History Unit on other acclaimed series like "The Blue Planet" and "Planet Earth."
• The captivating soundtrack serves as a beautiful audio backdrop that enriches the visual feast of the documentary series.