KALU: Growing Up Wild
Kalu: Creciendo Salvaje
Synopsis
A short documentary about the challenges a baby spider monkey named Kalu faces growing up in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. He must learn to climb, forage for food, communicate, face predators and make difficult decisions in order to survive. It shows the resilience and beauty of nature and highlights the importance of protecting it for future generations. The film is narrated by George McGavin, one of Britain's leading entomologists and naturalists, and produced with support from the BioSur Foundation, an NGO working to protect rainforests in Costa Rica.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matteo Clarke, Roman Willi
- Original Score
- Jack McKenzie
- Original Title
- Kalu: Creciendo Salvaje
- Country of Origin
- Costa Rica
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Biosur Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matteo Clarke, Roman Willi
Jack McKenzie
Department Leadership Roster
Matteo Clarke
Director
Roman Willi
Director
Jack McKenzie
Original Music Composer
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What is KALU: Growing Up Wild about?
A short documentary about the challenges a baby spider monkey named Kalu faces growing up in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. He must learn to climb, forage for food, communicate, face predators and make difficult decisions in order to survive. It shows the resilience and beauty of nature and highlights the importance of protecting it for future generations. The film is narrated by George McGavin, one of Britain's leading entomologists and naturalists, and produced with support from the BioSur Foundation, an NGO working to protect rainforests in Costa Rica.
Who directed KALU: Growing Up Wild?
KALU: Growing Up Wild was directed by Matteo Clarke, Roman Willi.
Who stars in KALU: Growing Up Wild?
The principal cast of KALU: Growing Up Wild includes George McGavin, Mariela Baltodano.
When was KALU: Growing Up Wild released and how long is it?
KALU: Growing Up Wild was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for KALU: Growing Up Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for KALU: Growing Up Wild was composed by Jack McKenzie.