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Microcosmos (1996)

15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.

Documentary

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.

Release Date
September 6, 1996
Runtime
1h 20m
Rating
7.6/10 (253 votes)

Directors: Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou

Cast: Jacques Perrin

Production: Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films, Delta Images, Les Productions JMH
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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$1M

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Microcosmos

15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.

15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.

7.6
80 min

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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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Revenue$1,433,008
Release Date9/6/1996
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Cast

Jacques Perrin

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Frequently Asked Questions

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, spider…

How long is Microcosmos?

1h 20m

When was Microcosmos released?

September 6, 1996

Who directed Microcosmos?

Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou

Who stars in Microcosmos?

Jacques Perrin

What genre is Microcosmos?

Documentary

What is Microcosmos rated?

G

Is Microcosmos available to stream?

Yes, on Criterion Channel