Movies and TvShows featuring "sponge-divers" theme.

In Beneath the 12-Mile Reef, a group of sponge divers in Florida finds themselves in a romantic rivalry as they dive into the underwater world. They face various challenges including the bends, fights, and even an encounter with a giant octopus. The plot also explores themes of forbidden love, family relationships, and racial intolerance. The film takes viewers on a thrilling journey into the depths of the ocean and the lives of the divers.

In the Aegean Sea, a Greek sponge diver named Phaedra discovers a statue of a boy riding a dolphin. This discovery sets off a series of events, including a treasure hunt, as multiple parties try to claim the valuable artifact. Along the way, Phaedra finds herself torn between her attraction to the wealthy and suave art dealer Victor, who promises her a better life, and her love for the humble and compassionate American archaeologist James, who appreciates the beauty of the statue for its historical significance. As the treasure hunt escalates, Phaedra must navigate a world of greed, deception, and class differences to protect the statue and ultimately find her own happiness.

Greek sponge divers in Tarpon Springs, Florida duel over diving methods and fight over the same girl, and only one will survive.

Documentary film about the adventurous professional life of sponge divers on the Greek Aegean island of Kalymnos. Their existence has been called into question since the entire sponge population became unusable due to fungal infestation in the fall of 1986, for which the fishermen blame the Chernobyl disaster.