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KALU: Growing Up Wild

2023 · 15 min Documentary

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.

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Original Title Kalu: Creciendo Salvaje
Year 2023
Country Costa Rica
Genre Documentary
Director Matteo Clarke
Runtime 15 min.

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KALU: Growing Up Wild is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2023, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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