KALU: Growing Up Wild (2023)
A short documentary about the challenges a baby spider monkey named Kalu faces growing up in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. He must learn to climb, forage for food, communicate, face predators and make difficult decisions in order to survive. It shows the resilience and beauty of nature and highlights the importance of protecting it for future generations. The film is narrated by George McGavin, one of Britain's leading entomologists and naturalists, and produced with support from the BioSur Foundation, an NGO working to protect rainforests in Costa Rica.
Director: Roman Willi, Matteo Clarke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 4, 2023
Cast
- George McGavin - Narrator
- Mariela Baltodano - Narrator
Music: Jack McKenzie
Production: Biosur Foundation
Country: Costa Rica
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roman Willi, Matteo Clarke
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KALU: Growing Up Wild about?
- A short documentary about the challenges a baby spider monkey named Kalu faces growing up in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. He must learn to climb, forage for food, communicate, face predators and make difficult decisions in order to survive. It shows the resilience and beauty of nature and highlights the importance of protecting it for future generations. The film is narrated by George McGavin, one of Britain's leading entomologists and naturalists, and produced with support from the BioSur Foundation, an NGO working to protect rainforests in Costa Rica.
- Who directed KALU: Growing Up Wild?
- KALU: Growing Up Wild was directed by Roman Willi, Matteo Clarke.
- Who stars in KALU: Growing Up Wild?
- KALU: Growing Up Wild stars George McGavin, Mariela Baltodano.
- How long is KALU: Growing Up Wild?
- KALU: Growing Up Wild has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is KALU: Growing Up Wild?
- KALU: Growing Up Wild is a Documentary film.
- Where was KALU: Growing Up Wild produced?
- KALU: Growing Up Wild was produced in Costa Rica.