Grasshopper Republic

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Grasshopper Republic

2023

1h 34m

Documentary

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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.

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

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Kathy Fennessy

Seattle Film Blog

Candyman composer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe's alternatively playful and meditative electronic score adds to the appeal of a documentary that revolves as much around human versus human as human versus insect.

Rated: 4/4

May 11, 2024

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Sam Machkovech

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

A must-watch—especially once its sky explodes with dense, green clouds of harvested grasshoppers.

May 10, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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Alyse Ardell Spiegel

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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: Daniel McCabe, Michele Sibiloni, Alyse Ardell Spiegel
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 34m