Microcosmos
"15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder."
Originally released in 1996. Microcosmos is a documentary film. directed by Claude Nuridsany. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacques Perrin
Synopsis
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (247 votes)
Budget
$5.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.4M
0.2x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $5,750,000
- Revenue
- $1,433,008
Production Companies
- Galatée Films
- France 2 Cinéma
- Bac Films
- Delta Images
- Les Productions JMH
- Urania Film
- TSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microcosmos about?
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spi...
Who directed Microcosmos?
Microcosmos was directed by Claude Nuridsany.
How long is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Microcosmos released?
Microcosmos was released on September 6, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Microcosmos?
The main cast of Microcosmos includes Jacques Perrin.
Is Microcosmos worth watching?
Microcosmos has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 247 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.