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Movie poster: Chimpanzee (2012)
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Chimpanzee

2012 · 78 min Documentary
⭐ 7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A nature documentary centered on a family of chimps living in the Ivory Coast and Ugandan rain forests. Through Oscar, a little chimpanzee, we discover learning about life in the heart of the African tropical forest and follow his first steps in this world with humor, emotion and anguish. Following a tragedy, he finds himself separated from his mother and left alone to face the hostility of the jungle. Until he is picked up by an older chimpanzee, who will take him under her protection.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2012
Country France
Genre Documentary
Director Alastair Fothergill
Runtime 78 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (132 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Alastair Fothergill

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Narrator (voice)

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