Solving the monarch migration mystery written by meeg pincus illustrated by yas imamura for hundreds of years as butterflies with orangeandblack wings as intricate as stained glass came and went in communities across north america, many people wondered where are they going. A tranquil and soothing film, this is the perfect dvd to calm ones nerves and to soothe the soul after a. The film begins with spring in north america and the migration to the arctic. The movie was storyboarded and the actors birds hand raised from eggs to imprint on the filmmakers and their machines boats, a french naval ship, paragliders, balloons, ultralights, motorcycles. Winged migration is a breathtaking look at the migratory patterns of birds on all seven continents. Le peuple migrateur, also known as the travelling birds in some uk releases, or the travelling birds. Winged migration a nonverbal film by jacques perrin. However, perrin seems interested in making winged migration more of a sensory experience, with a little bit of information added in. Abirdseye view, really winged migration sony pictures classics the makingof featurette included on. The 52minute makingof documentary on winged migration recounts the dangers both birds and crew faced during shooting, and reveals that the crew was able to get close to the birds by using imprinting to make them think the crew were their parents. Nov 26, 20 winged migration lesson plans from movies migration, hibernation, dormancy, torpor stay safe and healthy. His most impressive and moving is its ability to attract viewers to a world almost abroad, traveling along a variety of bird species that make their semiannual migrations over long distances. My copy is the special edition which includes a making of.
Jul 04, 2003 winged migration, a french documentary. Winged migration is not the discovery channel writ movie screen large. Lishman appears in the making of documentary on the dvd release. All used winged migrations standard equipment package. It definitely shows how humans affect the birds odds in the birds travels, and perrin has a heavy hand when he doesnt let the birds just carry the film. Winged migration is a 2001 documentary film directed by jacques cluzaud, michel debats and. Winged migration 2001 guy jarry, jacques cluzard, jacques.
Rent winged migration 2001 starring philippe labro and jacques perrin on dvd and bluray. Winged migration features some of the best tracking shots ive seen. Apr 18, 2003 winged migration brings us directly to the source. Winged migration three years, five teams, seven continents following bird migrations from seas to snowcapped mountains, from frozen tundra and scorching deserts to the peaceful countryside resulted in winged migration, a film of staggering beauty. His most impressive and moving is its ability to attract viewers to a world almost abroad, traveling along a variety of bird species that make their. If spellbound was the 2003 documentary that showed how you can thrill an audience and inspire cheers without having to spend millions on cgi special effects and elaborate costuming and sets, winged migration evoked awe sans xmen, spidey, or neo battling three dozen agent smiths. I encourage you to watch the special feature the making of. A few artifacts remain, but they are inconsequential. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Learn more about the threats facing migrating birds, and join the global celebration in place to protect birds.
Apr 18, 2003 the actors in winged migration strut across the frame like naturalborn stars, aware of but ignoring the presence of cameramen and directors. The chief value of the movie proper is its very, very beautiful and creative photography. Le peuple migrateur is jacques perrin third animal film, after le peuple singe and microcosmos. Winged migration is a 2001 documentary film directed by jacques cluzaud, michel debats and jacques perrin, who was also one of the writers and narrators, sho. Cinematographers accompany them, at times so close you cannot believe its real. Lastly, there are trailers for winged migration and cirque du soleil varekai. Its most impressive and moving achievement is its ability to draw the viewer into an almost foreign world, traveling along with a myriad of bird species as they undertake their semiannual migrations over vast distances. An odyssey over three years in the making, winged migration certainly is an amazing experience to behold. When several geese hitch a ride on a ships deck during a storm in the middle of a sea, the audience breathes a collective sigh of relief. Documentary on the migratory patterns of birds, shot over the course of three years on all seven continents. These facts are widely known, and the movies sparse narration tells us little else. My only negative comment comes from the relationship of the movie to the making of in reference to the penguin section. The colors are strong and spellbinding, especially when the birds feathers are shown in contrast to each other and to some of the landscapes.
Birds are not just the movie s stars, but its whole universe. Factors such as filming conditions, lens choices, and the erratic behavior of both the birds and the weather will affect the clarity of many scenes. But some of the most important accoutrements were more likely to be found in a bird sanctuary than a camera store. Winged migration, however, does just that, taking stunning shots from just a few feet away from the birds, by flying in formation with them. May 31, 2003 its hard to believe there isnt an imax version of winged migration making the rounds. What is equally interesting is the special featurette the making of winged migration which shows how the film is something between fiction and documentary.
Regardless, you certainly dont want to wait until this stunningly beautiful documentary comes out on video. The movie really isnt as much geared towards informing as the imax nature programs that this film sometimes resembles. Marvelling at the magnificence of their achievement, in awe, even, at their tenacity and patience, winged migration is a tribute to the five film crews and the creative imagination of directorinchief jacques perrin. Winged m igration at the beginning of jacques perrins documentary winged migration, even before the title has appeared, we are informed that the film took more than four years to complete, that it required nearglobal group participation, and that no specialeffects shots were employed in the making of this film. This is the cover from the dvd version of the movie winged migration. This documentary introduces the viewer of winged migration to the people behind what its makers call the tale, a combination of fiction and truth. Birds are not just the movies stars, but its whole universe. Regardless, you certainly dont want to wait until this stunningly beautiful documentary comes out. But that has a drawback too as it is an overload of scenes of birds flying. Bad weather, hunters, and pollution take their toll. While the idea for a documentary film featuring songbirds is exciting, these little. A tranquil and soothing film, this is the perfect dvd to calm ones nerves and to soothe the soul after a long and weary day.
The oscarnominated winged migration is a virtuosi technical achievement in documentary filmmaking due to its astonishingly intimate photography of the migrations of numerous species of birds. Abirdseye view, really winged migration sony pictures. The actors in winged migration strut across the frame like naturalborn stars, aware of but ignoring the presence of cameramen and directors. Directed by jacques perrin, jacques cluzaud, michel debats.
The 52minute making of documentary on winged migration recounts the dangers both birds and crew faced during shooting, and reveals that the crew was able to get close to the birds by using imprinting to make them think the crew were their parents. The result was winged migration, a visually dazzling documentary that records the flight of dozens of different birds as they follow their navigational instincts and make the taxing journey to more temperate climates in the fall, all chronicled without the use of narration. Theres probably quite a bit more about all of these species that would interest and entertain. Nature films are assumed to be plotless, but winged migration is full of major and minor narratives, from the basic struggle of a snow goose making its migratory trek from the gulf to the yukon. Winged migration dvd, 2005, repackaged for sale online ebay. Winged migration flies onto bluray with a flock of bonus extras. These include a directors commentary, a making of featurette, a creating the music featurette, a photo gallery with a filmmaker commentary and indepth interviews with the filmmaker. The film itself shows king penguins at volunteer point in the falkland. It seems like an overly grandiose introduction until you actually see the movie. An odyssey over three years in the making, winged migration is definitely an amazing experience to behold. Not since hitchcocks the birds have our friends of the air given such lavish performances and earned the top billing they get here.
Winged migration dvd washington county cooperative. The movie was storyboarded and the actors birds hand raised from eggs to imprint on the filmmakers and their machines boats, a french naval ship, paragliders, balloons, ultralights, motorcycles, trucks, etc. Most of the film is just birds flying, and it is mesmerizing. It seems like an overly grandiose introduction until you actually see the. Winged migration takes viewers on a unique journey soaring over the earth as few films have ever done before. Winged migration 2003 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Migration, migration, migration the new york times. Winged migration is a gorgeous 2009 bluray transfer of the original 2001 dvd.
In 1976, this question was finally answeredit was the. Winged migration on dvd 043396002418 from sony pictures home entertainment. The almost impossible task of filming songbirds in flight. The movie, which is awesome to regard, is not particularly informative.
It is more serene and hypnotizing with only an enyaesque francopop score, and occasional extraneous narration by french. Winged migration le peuple migrateur 2001 trailer youtube. And documentary probably isnt the most accurate word anyway. The cameras of jacques perrin fly with migratory birds.
Its hard to believe there isnt an imax version of winged migration making the rounds. Rolling stone raved that winged migration, the critically acclaimed, aweinspiring documentary, is a movie miracle. Much of it is staged with birds that have been raised from birth in captivity with imprinting creating strong bonds with their handlers and thus allowing the filmmakers to use them in. Winged migration is a beautifullyphotographed movie, and the bluray looks great for the most part. But with winged migration, perrin leaves that, and every other nature documentary, in the dirt. Once you get used to producerdirector jacques perrins french accent on the commentary track. Winged migration is not the discovery channel writ moviescreen large. Winged migration was a very different kind of movie. Of course, being a nature documentary of sorts, some shots look better than others. An adventure in flight in australia is a 2001 documentary film directed by jacques cluzaud, michel debats and jacques perrin, who was also one of the writers and narrators, showcasing the immense journeys routinely made by birds during their migrations. When you watch the movie, all you see is the birds nothing of the filmmakers, as they keep out of frame, but if you really want to be amazed, watch the special features where they show just how they. At the beginning of jacques perrins documentary winged migration, even before the title has appeared, we are informed that the film took more than four years to complete, that it required nearglobal group participation, and that no specialeffects shots were employed in the making of this film.
Overall, this is a wonderful presentation, making one wish that more photo galleries were presented in this manner. They inspire in perrin and his crew, and in us, not just awe but humility. Winged migration dvd, 2005, repackaged for sale online. While there is some sparse narration, a few facts to be learned and possibly an agenda, winged migration is the work of a passionate cinematographer content to let stunning images speak. Rent winged migration 2001 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. With stunning cinematography, this movie is a terrific summer choice for american families who want to combine education and entertainment. World migratory bird day is an international event held once a year in cities around the globe eliminate or reduce your use of herbicides and pesticides, which poison feeding birds, and provide birdseed and fresh.
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