Microcosmos Movie Review 1996

Warning: Do not attempt to smash the bugs on the screen with your shoe. They're supposed to be there. This French documentary uses special cameras and sound recording devices to explore the world of insects like never before. The editing and score also add a human dimension to the creepy-crawly world under the lawn, making amorous snails and workaholic beetles seem like people you know (well, if they had an extra set of legs and a shell-like carapace). Of course, if you don't like bugs, then this is just a 77-minute gross out. Cameo appearances by some birds and frogs.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS
Running time 77 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary, Spiders

Cinematography

Claude Nuridsany, Marie Perennou, Hughes Ryffel, Thierry Machado

Director

Claude Nuridsany, Marie Perennou

Music

Bruno Coulais

Producer

Jacques Perrin, Christophe Barratier, Yvette Mallet, Michel Faure, Philippe Gautier, Andre Lazare, Patrick Lancelot, France 2 Cinema, BAC Films Ltd., Miramax Films

Awards

Cesar 1997: Art Dir./Set Dec., Cinematog., Film Editing, Sound, Score.