About this movie
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
Year
1996
Runtime
1h 20m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
255
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
FR
Budget
$5.8M
Cast
insect
biology
narration
ant
biotope
nature
woman director
nature documentary
poetic documentary
documentary
no dialogue
science
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Questions about Microcosmos
How long is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos has a runtime of 1h 20m (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Who directed Microcosmos?
Microcosmos was directed by Marie Pérennou and released in 1996.
What genre is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos is a Documentary film (1996).
Who stars in Microcosmos?
The cast of Microcosmos includes Jacques Perrin.
What is the TMDB rating for Microcosmos?
Microcosmos has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 255 votes.
