Microcosmos(1996)
Microcosmos : Le peuple de l'herbe
15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.
Microcosmos 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.
Microcosmos (1996) is a documentary film directed by Marie Pérennou, released on September 6, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jacques Perrin. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Marie Pérennou
- Writers:
- Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
- Producers:
- Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin, Yvette Mallet
- Cinematographer:
- Thierry Machado
- Composer:
- Bruno Coulais
- Production:
- Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films, Delta Images, Les Productions JMH, Urania Film, TSR
- Budget:
- $5,750,000
- Revenue:
- $1,433,008
- Status:
- Released
Microcosmos (1996) Trailer
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Microcosmos Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Marie Pérennou, written by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou, produced by Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin and Yvette Mallet.
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Microcosmos Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 265 ratings.
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Microcosmos – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Microcosmos online?
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Microcosmos (1996) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Microcosmos?
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The main cast of Microcosmos (1996) includes Jacques Perrin. The film was directed by Marie Pérennou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Microcosmos released?
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Microcosmos was released on September 6, 1996 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Microcosmos worth watching?
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Microcosmos (1996) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Microcosmos?
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Yes. The official Microcosmos trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.