The single
Paced by the sounds of sperm whales, whales and the seabed collected by La Sorbonne’s bioacoustics center, “La Folie des Hommes” takes us right up close to the fight against the whalers, and the heartbreaking story that linked Paul Watson to the whales.
The artist
Paul Watson, born in 1950, is a Canadian environmentalist and long-time marine activist. Co-founder of Greenpeace, he went on to found Sea Shepherd and the Paul Watson Foundation to defend the oceans. For decades, he has fought against illegal fishing and the hunting of cetaceans. A passionate sailor and author, he leads campaigns around the world to uphold the laws of the sea. His commitment has inspired generations of environmental activists. Today, Paul Watson is an emblematic figure of marine protection, who has inspired generations of environmentalists.