Microcosmos (1996)

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

Microcosmos (1996) poster

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.

Director: Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruno Coulais
Cinematography: Thierry Machado
Editing: Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte, Florence Ricard
Production: Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films, Delta Images, Les Productions JMH, Urania Film, TSR
Country: France, Switzerland, Italy
Language: Français, English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Insect World: Tiny Warriors, Secret World of Insects and Micro Life

Keywords

insect, biology, narration, ant, biotope, nature, woman director, nature documentary, poetic documentary, documentary, no dialogue, science, insects, french, formiga

Trailer

Microcosmos Trailer

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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, 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.
Who directed Microcosmos?
Microcosmos was directed by Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou.
Who stars in Microcosmos?
Microcosmos stars Jacques Perrin.
How long is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Microcosmos?
Microcosmos had a budget of $6M.
How much did Microcosmos gross?
Microcosmos grossed $1M worldwide.
Where was Microcosmos produced?
Microcosmos was produced in France, Switzerland, Italy.
What are the themes of Microcosmos?
The themes of Microcosmos include: The Microscopic World of Insects, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Insect World: Tiny Warriors, Secret World of Insects and Micro Life.