A Species Odyssey
L'Odyssée de l'espèce
“8 million years of the human species”
Synopsis
"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna, to modern Man, setting off to conquer space. 7 million years of triumph fraught with difficulties and extraordinary events that make Man what he is today.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Malaterre
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Coppens, Frédéric Fougea, Jacques Dubuisson, Jacques Malaterre
- Original Title
- L'Odyssée de l'espèce
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Malaterre
Yves Coppens, Frédéric Fougea, Jacques Dubuisson, Jacques Malaterre
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Malaterre
Director
Yves Coppens
Writer
Frédéric Fougea
Writer
Jacques Dubuisson
Writer
Jacques Malaterre
Writer
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What is A Species Odyssey about?
"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna, to modern Man, setting off to conquer space. 7 million years of triumph fraught with difficulties and extraordinary events that make Man what he is today.
Who directed A Species Odyssey?
A Species Odyssey was directed by Jacques Malaterre.
Who stars in A Species Odyssey?
The principal cast of A Species Odyssey includes Charles Berling, Pere Arquillué, Johanne Léveillé.
When was A Species Odyssey released and how long is it?
A Species Odyssey was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.