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Microcosmos

1996 · 80 min · Director: Claude Nuridsany

Microcosmos (1996) is a documentary drama, directed by Claude Nuridsany. It stars Jacques Perrin. The 80-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Microcosmos Is About

A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.

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What is Microcosmos about?

A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.

Where can I watch Microcosmos?

Microcosmos is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Microcosmos?

Microcosmos runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).

When did Microcosmos come out?

Microcosmos was released in 1996.

Who directed Microcosmos?

Microcosmos was directed by Claude Nuridsany.

Who stars in Microcosmos?

Microcosmos stars Jacques Perrin.

What is Microcosmos's rating?

Microcosmos holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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