The Family of Chimps
1984, Dutch. Directed by Bert Haanstra.
A subtle account of the chimpanzees' behaviour in Burgers Dierenpark in Arnhem, on the occasion of the publication of the book Chimpansee Politiek by ethologist Dr. Frans de Waal. A unique experiment shows us how complex the social strategies in the community of this fascinating anthropoid ape are. Haanstra managed to capture almost all aspects of chimpanzee behaviour: display of skill, teasing and pestering, grooming, resting, playing, motherly behaviour, submission, sex and violence. Eventually, the film was also screened to the apes.
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- 0h 55m
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- Dutch
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- Released
- 1 January 1984
- Original title
- Chimps Onder Elkaar
- Country
- Netherlands
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The Family of Chimps (1984) was directed by Bert Haanstra and stars Bert Haanstra.