It was filmed in Croatia, on islands Vis, Hvar and Bisevo.
The following statement is displayed during the closing credits (version shown here is the English subtitle translation as it appears onscreen): "The film is based on well-known elements from the biography of Jacques-Yves Cousteau which are public knowledge. The screenplay was freely inspired on "My Father, the Captain" by Jean-Michel Cousteau and "Capitaine de la Calypso" by Albert Falco and Yves Paccalet. Jerôme Salle carried out in-depth research and gathered numerous testimonies, namely from former Cousteau crew members, to write the screenplay and prepare the film. The film focuses on Cousteau's first family."
Content Disclaimer appearing before the opening credits: "The following film was made without the support of The Cousteau Society ("TSC") which owns certain rights to Jacques-Yves Cousteau's name, image, likeness and legacy. TSC, which is a not for profit organization, does not endorse the following film including the accuracy of the film nor the portrayal of any characters in the gilm including Jacques-Yves Cousteau."
It was filmed in Antartica, Argentina.
Romain Duris and Adrien Brody were both considered for the role of Cousteau.