Microcosmos (1996)
Original title: Microcosmos : Le peuple de l'herbe
Microcosmos is a 1996 French-language documentary movie directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Jacques Perrin.
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
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What is Microcosmos about?
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
When was Microcosmos released?
Microcosmos was released on 6 September 1996.
How long is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos runs 1h 20m.
Who made Microcosmos?
Microcosmos was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou.
Where can I watch Microcosmos?
Microcosmos is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Microcosmos
Stream: Criterion Channel