Koko: A Talking Gorilla
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Koko, le gorille qui parle |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Barbet Schroeder |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (21 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative by relying on years of observational footage from Dr. Patterson's groundbreaking experiment. It explores the profound interspecies bond that develops, building its case through direct scenes of communication that reveal Koko's distinct personality without sentimentality.
What lingers after the credits is not just data, but the poignant impression of a conscious being challenging our definitions of language and empathy. The quiet moments of understanding resonate most deeply. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Barbet Schroeder
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Watch attentively in a quiet setting to fully absorb this cross-species dialogue.
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