CinemaOSMovie · 1984 · 0h 55m

The Family of Chimps

67%(7)IMDbDocumentary

A subtle account of the chimpanzees' behaviour in Burgers Dierenpark in Arnhem, on the occasion of the publication of the book Chimpansee Politiek by ethologist Dr. Frans de Waal. A unique experiment shows us how complex the social strategies in the community of this fascinating anthropoid ape are. Haanstra managed to capture almost all aspects of chimpanzee behaviour: display of skill, teasing and pestering, grooming, resting, playing, motherly behaviour, submission, sex and violence. Eventually, the film was also screened to the apes.

Directed byBert Haanstra

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 55m
Language
NL
Released
January 1, 1984
Studios
Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en GeluidBert Haanstra Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Bert Haanstra

Bert Haanstra

(voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Bert Haanstra
Bert Haanstra
Produced by
Bert Haanstra
Bert Haanstra

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