The Cable That Changed the World

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The Cable That Changed the World (2024)

Directed by Ruán Magan

Documentary, History · 58m

The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Ruán Magan
Writer
Ruán Magan
Original Music Composer
Ronan Coleman
Editor
Juangus Dinsmore

Details

Release date
2024-08-05
Runtime
58m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
Production
RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions