Shrimp Stories
After a comic introduction, we look closely at a shrimp. Eyes on stilts, color patterns, pinchered walking feet, a rostrum. We watch shrimp eat using a strong claw and a fine one; we watch digestion. After eating, shrimp clean themselves. The female lays eggs that cling to her feet. After three weeks, the eggs hatch explosively. Few larvae live to adulthood. We watch an adult shed its carapace with a final leap, leaving it vulnerable; other shrimp attack.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Histoires de crevettes |
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Geneviève Hamon |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a fascinating bridge between scientific observation and pure visual wonder, relying on macro photography to reveal a hidden universe. It explores the mundane rituals of survival—eating, cleaning, breeding—with the tension of a dramatic narrative.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of scale, a reminder of the intricate and brutal dramas unfolding just beyond our normal sight. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Geneviève Hamon
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In a quiet room on a large screen, to fully appreciate the detailed macro photography.
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