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
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
- Updated
At a glance
- 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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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the hidden, miniature world of meadows and ponds through breathtaking macro cinematography.”
- Features incredible close-ups and slow-motion photography
- Provides a unique look at insect life
- 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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