The Monkey Folk
Le Peuple singe
Synopsis
This comprehensive documentary explores the lives and behavior in the wild of over a hundred different simians species. Footage from such diverse places as Ethiopia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Brazil brings macaques, baboons, monkeys, orangutans and many other relatives of humankind to the screen. Because of its length and extensive coverage of its subject, it is of particular interest to those who are already keenly interested in its subject matter.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Vienne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Lanzmann, antoine halff, Yves Coppens
- Original Title
- Le Peuple singe
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Vienne
Jacques Lanzmann, antoine halff, Yves Coppens
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Lanzmann
Writer
antoine halff
Writer
Yves Coppens
Writer
Gérard Vienne
Director
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1989
1989
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What is The Monkey Folk about?
This comprehensive documentary explores the lives and behavior in the wild of over a hundred different simians species. Footage from such diverse places as Ethiopia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Brazil brings macaques, baboons, monkeys, orangutans and many other relatives of humankind to the screen. Because of its length and extensive coverage of its subject, it is of particular interest to those who are already keenly interested in its subject matter.
Who directed The Monkey Folk?
The Monkey Folk was directed by Gérard Vienne.
Who stars in The Monkey Folk?
The principal cast of The Monkey Folk includes Michel Piccoli.
When was The Monkey Folk released and how long is it?
The Monkey Folk was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.