Lucy the Human Chimp
Watch TrailerThe profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Alex Parkinson |
| Runtime | 79 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (6 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative by juxtaposing charming archival footage of Lucy's domestic life with the raw struggle of her rehabilitation in Africa. It explores not just a scientific case study, but an profound, almost maternal bond that defies simple categorization.
What lingers after viewing is a profound unease about cross-species relationships and the weight of human intervention. A quietly devastating meditation on love and freedom. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alex Parkinson
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