Winged Migration

Synopsis

Documentary about the migratory patterns of birds stunningly filmed over three years using no special effects. 17 pilots and 14 cinematographers used planes, remote-controlled gliders, helicopters and balloons to fly with their subjects and have created an exquisite document of nature. Covering hundreds of thousands of miles and focusing on hundreds of different species, it celebrates the poetic beauty of flight. The film emphasises cinematography over natural history and gives little background to the onscreen action in the same way as MICROCOSMOS, by the same director..

Country

Germany; France; Italy

Year of release

2004

Year of production

2001

Subjects

Biology; Media studies

Keywords

birds; cinematography; flight; migration - animal

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

86 minutes

Year

2004

Distributor

Name

Columbia TriStar Home Video

Web

http://www.cthv.com/CTHE/index.html External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7533 1200

Fax

020 7533 1015

Address

Sony Pictures Europe House
25 Golden Square
London W1R 6LU

 

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