The Science Behind James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water | National Geographic

James Cameron is diving into the deep: this time, into the oceans of an alien world. The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.

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[fauziahmad]

As an Indonesian who just watched this movie, I felt closely connected. Thank you for taking inspiration from our wonderful land, truly a masterpiece.

[thekingdom]

Indonesia is a beautiful country with very friendly people. Can’t wait to go back there! I can see why James Cameron is inspired by Indonesian and the nature.

[Darknesssss]

As an Indonesian, thank you for using our culture as an inspiration for this amazing film

[balqieshapsari]

As an Indonesian, thank you for this masterpiece film

[vinnym.]

I'm so glad when James Cameron mention my country Indonesia :)

[tanushmy]

Cameron is the real gem of this world.

[Red_Rebel]

The movie is breathtaking and a tour of the ocean! No other filmmaker care so much about the ocean as much as James Cameron do. I love that he includes that passion and love to his film, creating and inventing technology for it for us to enjoy and dive in. He is a gift in the world.

[Maraaass]

I'm so glad that we had a section of the movie with all this world building where we could explore this magical Way of Water on Pandora. I'm so grateful they included these scenes because I was mesmerized with every second of these. Beautiful.

[TON-vzpe]

Greatest world building in the history of Movies. Majestic visuals. Jaw dropping explosion. Beautiful creatures. Just wow wow wow.

[noviastinisaseswondari]

I feel proud to be Indonesian. Even though I don't currently live in Indonesia, I still love Indonesia, a very beautiful country.

[lukelee]

Story was 6/10. Visuals and cgi were 10/10. In imax 3D, pure eyegasm.

[alysssabeth]

I was so blessed to take a trip through various parts of Indonesia for 5 weeks (yes, there is far more than just touristy, but lovely Bali). Those weeks weren't enough to even begin to truly understand its full beauty~ Its vast history, cultures and gorgeous landscape is just breathtaking.

[jeffreylee]

Terinspirasi dari suku Bajo, suku yang ada di Indonesia, suku Bajo tinggal, membangun rumah dan mencari makan di tengah laut, suku bajo dapat menyelam dalam waktu lama

[LXKeemProductions]

Every movie he directed is a cinematic masterpiece

[twinflowerfioretta]

Cameron is fantastic, the Ocean is a important part on our Planet, Avatar II is a must see for me !

[ayyumsyarbini]

A great honor to make this movie get inspired by our homeland Indonesia

[Andayanii]

Thank you for taking our culture from Indonesia as one of inspiration. Amazing movie 💙

[delirium]

Thank you, Mr. Cameron and co, for bringing this visually mesmerizing movie and the important idea of respecting the environment. The movie is very satisfying, many parts of it seems like a fantastically good documentary.

[ChanTaiMan]

You will know how deep is his love towards the ocean after watching Avatar 2. The creation of the water world in The Way of Water is beyond everyone's imagination. Only James Cameron has this inspiration to create such a spectacular and breathtaking world.

[KristinaFirstania]

He means "Suku Bajo" in Indonesia. I'm proud to be an Indonesian ❤