The Family of Chimps (1984)
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.
Director: Bert Haanstra
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Bert Haanstra - (voice)
Screenplay
- Frans de Waal (Book)
Music: Jurre Haanstra
Editing: Bert Haanstra
Production: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid, Bert Haanstra Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: English, Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
The Microscopic World of Insects
Keywords
ape, chimpanzee, nature documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Family of Chimps about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Family of Chimps?
- The Family of Chimps was directed by Bert Haanstra.
- Who stars in The Family of Chimps?
- The Family of Chimps stars Bert Haanstra.
- How long is The Family of Chimps?
- The Family of Chimps has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Family of Chimps?
- The Family of Chimps is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Family of Chimps produced?
- The Family of Chimps was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Family of Chimps?
- The themes of The Family of Chimps include: The Microscopic World of Insects.