Project Nim
“The world will be a different place once you've seen it through his eyes.”
Synopsis
From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. What we learn about his true nature - and indeed our own - is comic, revealing and profoundly unsettling.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-18
Top Cast
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Bob Angelini
Lab Tech
Bern Cohen
Dr. William Lemmon
Reagan Leonard
Stephanie LaFarge
Nim Chimpsky
Self (archive footage)
Stephanie LaFarge
Self
Herbert Terrace
Self
Wer LaFarge
Self (archive footage)
Jenny Lee
Self
Laura-Ann Petitto
Self
Bill Tynan
Self
Joyce Butler
Self
Renne Falitz
Self
Bob Ingersoll
Self
Alyce Moore
Self
James Mahoney
Self (as Dr. James Mahoney)
Henry Herrmann
Self
Cleveland Amory
Self (archive footage)
Marion Probst
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Marsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Hess
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Project Nim
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Red Box Films, Passion Pictures, Icon Productions, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Marsh
Elizabeth Hess
Dickon Hinchliffe
Michael Simmonds
Jinx Godfrey
Simon Chinn, John Battsek, Andrew Ruhemann, Jamie Laurenson, Nick Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
James Marsh
Director
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Markus Kirschner
Production Design
Simon Chinn
Producer
Michael Simmonds
Director of Photography
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
Prudence Arndt
Producer
Nancy Abraham
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Project Nim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Project Nim about?
From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. What we learn about his true nature - and indeed our own - is comic, revealing and profoundly unsettling.
Who directed Project Nim?
Project Nim was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in Project Nim?
The principal cast of Project Nim includes Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, Reagan Leonard, Nim Chimpsky, Stephanie LaFarge.
When was Project Nim released and how long is it?
Project Nim was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Project Nim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Project Nim was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
Is Project Nim based on a book or true story?
Project Nim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth Hess".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Project Nim?
Project Nim holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).