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Microcosmos (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Microcosmos' is a 1996 documentary film written and directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Prennou and produced by Jacques Perrin. An international co-production of France, Switzerland, Italy and the United Kingdom, the film showcases detailed interactions between insects and other small invertebrates, and features music by Bruno Coulais.
The film was screened out of competition at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.
Synopsis
'Microcosmos', unlike a number of other nature documentaries, does not feature narration for most of its runtime, incorporating only two brief passages of narration. In the French-language version of the film, these passages are narrated by producer Jacques Perrin, while in the English version, Kristin Scott Thomas serves as narrator.
Reception
Roger Ebert gave 'Microcosmos' four out of four stars, calling it "...an amazing film that allows us to peer deeply into the insect world and marvel at creatures we casually condemn to squishing." Janet Maslin of 'The New York Times' wrote that "this quick, captivating film offers a taste of the exotic to viewers of any stripe (or spot). And it's a breathtaking reminder that Mother Nature remains the greatest special effects wizard of all."
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 97% based on 33 critics, with an average rating of 8.4/10.
Awards and nominations
*'Csar Awards' (France)
**'Won': Best Cinematography (Thierry Machado, Claude Nuridsany, Marie Prennou and Hugues Ryffel)
**'Won': Best Editing (Florence Ricard and Marie-Josphe Yoyotte)
**'Won': Best Music (Bruno Coulais)
**'Won': Best Producer (Jacques Perrin)
**'Won': Best Sound (Philippe Barbeau and Bernard Leroux)
**Nominated: Best Film
**Nominated: Best First Work (Claude Nuridsany and Marie Prennou)
**Nominated: Best Sound (Laurent Quaglio)
References
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