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Plot

The cycle of life of a handful of different animals is captured on film in a whole new way in this documentary. Using special motion-control photography equipment, Genesis allows filmgoers to view animal behaviors which are too small, too slow, or too difficult to normally be seen with the naked eye, including a chick hatching its way out from inside an egg, jellyfish drying into nothing under the heat of the sun, or a snake slowly swallowing prey bigger than itself. This footage is accompanied by narration from Sotigui Kouyaté, who uses simple props and easily understandable analogies to explain the science behind what its shown on screen. Genesis was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou, who previously created another acclaimed scientific documentary, Microcosmos.
MPAA Rating:
G
Genre(s):
Documentary
Run Time:
80min.
Theatrical Release Date:
05/27/2005
DVD Release Date:
12/13/2005
Distributor(s):
ThinkFilm
Director(s):
Claude Nuridsany , Marie Perennou
Starring:
Sotigui Kouyaté
Themes:
Forces of Nature
Tone:
Bright,Springlike,Easygoing,Matter-of-Fact,Upbeat
Keywords:
animal,animal-behavior,nature,photography,science,snake,wildlife
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (05-27-2005)