Animal
Synopsis
16-year-old Bella and Vipulan are part of a generation convinced its very future is in danger. Between climate change and the 6th mass extinction of wildlife, their world could well be inhabitable 50 years from now. They have sounded the alarm over and over, but nothing has really changed. So they’ve decided to tackle the root of the problem: our relationship with the living world. Over the course of an extraordinary journey, they come to realize just how deeply humans are tied to all other living species. And that by saving them… we’re also saving ourselves. Humans thought they could distance themselves from nature, but humans are part and parcel of nature. For man is, after all, an Animal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Dion
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Bouvais
- Original Title
- Animal
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- UGC, Orange Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Dion
Walter Bouvais
Alexandre Léglise
Guillaume Thouret, Céline Roux, Patrice Lorton, Jean-Marie Michel, Thomas Bénet
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Dion
Director
Walter Bouvais
Screenplay
Alexandre Léglise
Director of Photography
Guillaume Thouret
Producer
Céline Roux
Producer
Patrice Lorton
Producer
Jean-Marie Michel
Producer
Thomas Bénet
Producer
Cyril Dion
Producer
Patrick Fournier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animal
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What is Animal about?
16-year-old Bella and Vipulan are part of a generation convinced its very future is in danger. Between climate change and the 6th mass extinction of wildlife, their world could well be inhabitable 50 years from now. They have sounded the alarm over and over, but nothing has really changed. So they’ve decided to tackle the root of the problem: our relationship with the living world. Over the course of an extraordinary journey, they come to realize just how deeply humans are tied to all other living species. And that by saving them… we’re also saving ourselves. Humans thought they could distance themselves from nature, but humans are part and parcel of nature. For man is, after all, an Animal.
Who directed Animal?
Animal was directed by Cyril Dion.
Who stars in Animal?
The principal cast of Animal includes Jane Goodall, Bella Lack, Vipulan Puvaneswaran.
When was Animal released and how long is it?
Animal was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animal?
Animal holds official age classifications: FR: TP.