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Animals Are Beautiful People

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Recorded in the wilderness of Africa, this documentary focuses on the various animals that live in arid desert environments. Taking a somewhat humorous approach to its subjects, the film draws parallels between animal and human behavior, and displays a wide range of wildlife, including baboons, warthogs, impalas, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, elephants and lions. Among the many animal antics depicted are a variety of mammals getting drunk on fermented fruit.
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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films 08/29/2003
B+
Notwithstanding the excessive cuteness of the anthropomorphizing title… an entertaining, original documentary about life in the harsh conditions of southwest Africa's Namib Desert… makes fine family viewing. Go to Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) 05/03/2006
3.5/5
Often too cute for its own good, but overall such a pleasant change of pace from the usual documentary that it's a film worth seeing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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duncan p 07/30/2017 One of those classic pieces of South African cinema, it's basically a nature documentary with sardonic, anthropomorphising narration. It's kinda set up in some places, and clearly a lot of editing was done to create certain narratives, but it's harmless, has a few bits that are actually quite funny, and is far from the worst film this country has ever made. See more spencer p @s_plewe 01/21/2017 It's difficult to decide if its obviously deliberate staging of certain events and comedic editing style make it worth recommending as a nature doc. It's surely a pleasure to look at anyway. See more 07/17/2016 Childhood classic about African wildlife. Of course the camera work and editing did not age all that well and some of the cuts are clearly cheating to tell a coherent short story, but no kid could tell back then. A humorous and fun biology lesson with cute animals and small teachings about the circle of life. Treat your child with this lovely film. See more 12/01/2015 Hilarious and Educational, all at the same time! See how humans have more in common with animals than we ever thought possible! For all ages, young and old! See more 08/16/2015 Absolutely hilarious, as well as informative. See more 07/17/2015 Absolutely awesome film. Not to be missed. See more Read all reviews
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Jamie Uys

Director

Paddy O'Byrne

Narrator

Jamie Uys

Writer

Boet Troskie

Executive Producer

Jamie Uys

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Synopsis Recorded in the wilderness of Africa, this documentary focuses on the various animals that live in arid desert environments. Taking a somewhat humorous approach to its subjects, the film draws parallels between animal and human behavior, and displays a wide range of wildlife, including baboons, warthogs, impalas, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, elephants and lions. Among the many animal antics depicted are a variety of mammals getting drunk on fermented fruit.
Director
Jamie Uys
Producer
Jamie Uys
Screenwriter
Jamie Uys
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
G
Genre
Comedy, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 18, 2010
Runtime
1h 32m
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