Synopsis
It may appear tiny to the human eye, but there is no denying that the insect kingdom -- as captured by the filmmakers behind this documentary -- is as dramatic, action-packed and beautiful as any other. Indeed, using a variety of film techniques and an inspired score, the moving image of a beetle pushing a ball of dung takes on the mythic quality of Sisyphus with his boulder. Meanwhile, endless caterpillar caravans suggest, amazingly, the rhythm of modern highways during rush hour.
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Director
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Claude Nuridsany,
Marie Pérennou
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Producer
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Christophe Barratier,
Yvette Mallet,
Jacques Perrin
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Screenwriter
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Claude Nuridsany,
Marie Pérennou
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Distributor
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Miramax Films
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Production Co
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Miramax
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Rating
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G
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Genre
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Documentary
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Original Language
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Canadian French
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Release Date (Theaters)
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Oct 11, 1996, Wide
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Release Date (Streaming)
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May 22, 2017
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Box Office (Gross USA)
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$1.7M
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Runtime
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1h 17m
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Sound Mix
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Dolby Stereo,
Dolby Digital,
Dolby A,
Dolby SR
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Aspect Ratio
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Flat (1.85:1)