The Risk of Living
1978, English. Directed by Gérald Calderon.
A paean to Darwin and his theories, this documentary on the increasing complexity of life forms as they go up the evolutionary scale is fascinating in its visual images. Microscopic organisms in a tiny drop of water vie for the viewer's interest with birds and monkeys and other animals in their natural setting. Intelligence and awareness increase on the way toward more evolved species until it becomes clear that different kinds of apes and monkeys are fairly calculating in their use of tools and communication. One drawback is that the narration does not entertain on a par with the images captured on camera.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 April 1978
- Original title
- Le risque de vivre
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The Risk of Living runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Risk of Living isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 April 1978. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Risk of Living?
If you liked The Risk of Living, try Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life, Powaqqatsi, Koyaanisqatsi.
Who directed The Risk of Living?
The Risk of Living (1978) was directed by Gérald Calderon and stars Michael Lonsdale.