Diving Into the Darkness

I thoroughly enjoyed Diving into the Darkness. A friend encouraged me to see it and I wasn't sure whether I would like a film about cave diving given I tend to feel a little uncomfortable in enclosed spaces and I am not a scuba diver myself. However, I thought this was a fabulous documentary - the story was captivating and the cinematography was stunning. The subject is niche but the film was so well done that it appeals to anyone regardless of whether they are interested in cave diving or not. The film's heroine, Jill Heinerth, is someone who likes to push the boundaries in her quest for adventure and knowledge. She is an inspirational person and the film does a wonderful job of explaining what she does, why she does it and how her data collection adds to the understanding of the world around us. The film maker did an excellent job in putting this film together - the way the story is told through the words and imagery plus the use of animation intertwined in the story make it super interesting and the suspense has you on the edge of your seat. If you are a diver you must see this film. If you love documentaries you must see this film. If you just like a great, inspirational story about a trailblazing woman you must see this film. I highly recommend it to anyone young and old.

The courage and passion displayed in this documentary is quite literally awe-inspiring... I will admit, the re-enactments do not do justice as far as how/what she has experienced and achieved as a diver.. Regardless, realizing the extent of the risks taken, ow the smallest mistakes create such a high probability of not making it out (or even in for that matter) alive and what was accomplished (not to mention the obstacles and unexpected situations that come into play...👀 Just hearing her perspective and the genuine love and passion she has, the awards her and her crews have received for their dedication and accomplishments, is beyond inspirational... Definitely recommend checking it out.. 👌👍

Superbly conceived, shot and directed - a fitting exploration and celebration of the life and drivers of an extraordinary human being. The underwater footage is just gorgeous. And the way the film managed to thread so many disparate elements (footage from different eras, re-enactments, animation, photos, diagrams, interviews, narrative, commentary, incidents, music) into such a seamless whole, all while keeping storytelling and heart at the absolute centre of the film, was beautifully done. I was riveted throughout. And I learned a heap - it really is another world in those cave systems. An alien planet within the one we think we know. A remarkable film about a remarkable woman. Highly recommend.

I was so happy to finally be able to view "Diving into the Darkness" as I have read Jill Heinerth's book, "Into the Planet", and heard Jill speak here in Calgary. She is an awesome woman who has found her way into a predominately male career. And she has upped the ante. Her work, her accomplishments, her way of diving and photographing underwater worlds are all amazing. She knows it is a risky business and she does it for her own interests as well as for all people as she opens up this unknown world for all of us. This documentary is beautifully filmed, has an incredible commentary, and is completely stunning to watch. I give it a definite 10/10.

This has changed the way I see the world! And the limits of humanity. It was so beautifully created and it had me in goosebumps the whole time.

The music was absolutely outstanding. I was so shocked to find out it was composed by 3 people!

I'm so glad I watched the Sydney screening I never thought I'd learn so much about these people and witness such beautiful shots of such isolated places on earth.

Jill is such an inspiring woman and I'm so glad that her work has been immortalised on film.

It's so beautiful and now I really want to go to Canada as well.

The film waa so well crafted thanks to the directing.