Microcosmos
1996, French. Directed by Claude Nuridsany & Marie Pérennou.
15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 273 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 6 September 1996
- Original title
- Microcosmos : Le peuple de l'herbe
- Country
- France, Switzerland, Italy
- Written by
- Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
- Budget
- $5.8M
- Box office
- $1.4M
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Microcosmos: quick answers
Is Microcosmos worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 273 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Microcosmos have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Microcosmos. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Microcosmos suitable for kids?
Microcosmos is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Where can I watch Microcosmos?
Microcosmos is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like Microcosmos?
If you liked Microcosmos, try Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi, Dancing with the Birds.
Who directed Microcosmos?
Microcosmos (1996) was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou and stars Jacques Perrin.