100 Years Under the Sea: Shipwrecks of the Caribbean

100 Years Under the Sea: Shipwrecks of the Caribbean surveys the underwater ruins left after a cataclysmic volcanic event more than a century ago. Through archival photographs, expert testimony and on-site dive footage, the film traces sunken vessels, scattered cargo and the coral encrusted remains that hold human stories. Narration guides viewers through the shifting seabed, explaining how storms, lava and time reshaped coastlines and shipping lanes. The focus is on relics as evidence of past lives and maritime risk, with an emphasis on historical context rather than sensationalism. Interviews with descendants and oceanographers provide reflections and scientific framing throughout the running time.

Released in 2007, the film was directed by Jean-Christophe Jeauffre, and it's narrated by Charlotte Rampling, alongside divers and historians Albert Falco, Michel Météry, Marc Cornil and Michel Perry. It was produced for documentary circuits and television audiences in Europe.

The documentary had a limited theatrical and festival presence, with no widely reported box office totals; it reached audiences mainly through specialty screenings and archival or educational venues, and later found life on home video, broadcast airings and academic distribution.

Among divers, maritime historians and Caribbean heritage groups the film is used as a reference for regional shipwrecks, helping raise awareness of preservation challenges and inspiring interest in underwater archaeology and responsible diving practices. Museums and conservation projects have screened it to support outreach, teach preservation and shape excavation ethics.

Critics noted its methodical pace and emphasis on historical evidence, praising the archival footage and expert interviews while sometimes faulting its slow tempo. The film centers on memory, human cost and the sea's role in preserving history. Viewers interested in maritime history will likely appreciate its depth and archival focus.