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Microcosmos 1996

“15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.”

Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Director
Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
Networks
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films
Where to Stream
Criterion Channel
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★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 265 votes G Documentary Released
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What is Microcosmos?

Microcosmos is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Documentary.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Release date
Sep 6, 1996
Original language
FR
Origin
France, Switzerland, Italy
Studios
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films
Budget
$5,750,000
Revenue
$1,433,008
Genres
Documentary
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 265 votes
Episode runtime
~80 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films
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Microcosmos is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Discover the hidden, miniature world of meadows and ponds through breathtaking macro cinematography.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features incredible close-ups and slow-motion photography
  • Provides a unique look at insect life
Keep in mind
  • Lacks traditional narration or dialogue
  • May not appeal to viewers uninterested in nature documentaries

Watch it if you want to explore the fascinating daily lives of insects through close-up photography.

The film contains natural documentary footage of insect behavior in the wild.

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What is the film about?

It is a documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 1996.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou.

What techniques were used to film it?

It used incredible close-ups, slow motion, time-lapse photography, microscopic cameras, and special microphones.

What kind of subjects are shown?

It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders, scarab beetles, caterpillars, and mosquitoes hatching.

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