Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles (1999)

This film is composed of a series of very short shots. The two principal motifs are human and vegetal, with a few animals briefly glimpsed in passing. The primates of the title (for once, this film has a title, and an insistent one at that) are the men, women and children who visit the museum. A man, a woman, a family with children detach themselves from their surroundings; their images are reworked, re-framed and edited so that they become intermingled with a series of luminous wide shots of vegetation. In this air-conditioned location, the film-maker has managed to give a certain luxuriance to the surrounding nature; the human visitors, in turn, reclaim something of their cosmic dimension from dubious civilization.

Director: Dominik Lange
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles about?
This film is composed of a series of very short shots. The two principal motifs are human and vegetal, with a few animals briefly glimpsed in passing. The primates of the title (for once, this film has a title, and an insistent one at that) are the men, women and children who visit the museum. A man, a woman, a family with children detach themselves from their surroundings; their images are reworked, re-framed and edited so that they become intermingled with a series of luminous wide shots of vegetation. In this air-conditioned location, the film-maker has managed to give a certain luxuriance to the surrounding nature; the human visitors, in turn, reclaim something of their cosmic dimension from dubious civilization.
Who directed Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles?
Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles was directed by Dominik Lange.
How long is Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles?
Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
Where was Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles produced?
Danse des primates au Muséum d’Histoires Naturelles was produced in France.