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      Grasshopper Republic

      2023 1h 34m Documentary TRAILER for Grasshopper Republic: Trailer 1 List
      100% 10 Reviews Tomatometer Comprehensively filmed over the course of three seasons, Grasshopper Republic follows a local grasshopper trapping team, in verité style, as these modern-day prospectors push into remote forests and villages seeking their fortune by capturing this illusive prey by the barrel load. In deliberate contrast to this dystopian imposition, specialized macro cameras simultaneously transport the audience into an immersive natural world on a level with the perspective of the Grasshoppers. A parade of frame-filling bugs heightens this magnified reality -- accentuating the bizarrely human-like qualities of these insects while also highlighting the peril that lies behind every leaf. This film is an immersive exploration of this strange, beautiful, and dangerous predicament which examines the balance between communities and ecosystems. Read More Read Less

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      Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express “Poverty finds you when you are strong. Have you seen any poor person who is not strong?” Rhetorical question and a heartbreaking truth. Nov 17, 2023 Full Review Daniel Gorman In Review Online Grasshopper Republic deserves some credit, then, for its willingness to unmoor or otherwise flummox viewers, even if it can’t help but occasionally contort itself to fit this narrativized mold. Nov 24, 2023 Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Unveiling breathtaking scenes that transport viewers to uncharted territories and seldom-seen events, the film’s allure lies in its ability to cater to niche interests while simultaneously mesmerizing audiences with its multifaceted allure. Oct 19, 2023 Full Review Rudie Obias Battle Royale With Cheese Grasshopper Republic may not be for everyone. The film has a slow, but deliberate pace that makes understanding the people of Bundibugyo worthwhile and more relatable — especially for Western audiences. Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Alejandro Turdo Hoy Sale Cine Grasshopper Republic’s documenting style puts you right in the middle of the conflict. We plunge into a harsh and captivating reality while walking the roads, setting up the traps and hustling along McCabe’s study subjects, both human and insect. Rated: 9/10 Oct 4, 2023 Full Review Ronak Kotecha ronakkotecha.wordpress.com There’s plenty here and more to engross the audience while conveying one hell of a 'true story' Rated: 4/5 Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Comprehensively filmed over the course of three seasons, Grasshopper Republic follows a local grasshopper trapping team, in verité style, as these modern-day prospectors push into remote forests and villages seeking their fortune by capturing this illusive prey by the barrel load. In deliberate contrast to this dystopian imposition, specialized macro cameras simultaneously transport the audience into an immersive natural world on a level with the perspective of the Grasshoppers. A parade of frame-filling bugs heightens this magnified reality -- accentuating the bizarrely human-like qualities of these insects while also highlighting the peril that lies behind every leaf. This film is an immersive exploration of this strange, beautiful, and dangerous predicament which examines the balance between communities and ecosystems.
      Director
      Daniel McCabe
      Producer
      Moses Bwayo
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 34m