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Microcosmos May 17, 18, 24–26
Fly Away Home May 31, June 1, 7, 8
Never Cry Wolf June 14, 15, 21, 22
Benji The Hunted June 28, 29
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MICROCOSMOS May 17, 18, 24 - 26
Claude Nuridsany/Marie Pérennou. 1996. 80 min. G. France/Switzerland/Italy, in English. Miramax.
This masterpiece of thrills, slapstick, and romance in the insect world features ladybugs, spiders, endless lines of caterpillars and two amorous snails. Using time-lapse photography and amazing close-ups, Microcosmos, acclaimed worldwide, takes the nature documentary to a new level. |
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FLY AWAY HOME May 31, June 1, 7, 8
Carroll Ballard. 1996. 107 min. PG. US. Sony Pictures Entertainment.
After the death of her mother, Amy (Anna Paquin) finds a clutch of eggs in the woods and eventually becomes "Mom" to a flock of newborn geese. When it's time to migrate, Amy—with the help of an ultralight aircraft—shows the goslings the way. The thrilling cinematography took home an Oscar. |
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NEVER CRY WOLF June 14, 15, 21, 22
Carroll Ballard. 1983. 91 min. PG. US. English/Inuktitut. Buena Vista.
Majestic Arctic scenery and wildlife star in this stirring tale of a naturalist who goes into the wild to study wolves. Carroll Ballard's visual magic brings Farley Mowat's beloved true story to vivid life. A moving exploration of the place of humans in nature. |
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BENJI THE HUNTED June 28, 29
Joe Camp. 1987. 88 min. G. US. Buena Vista.
Lost at sea and washed ashore in the rugged Pacific Northwest, everyone's favorite courageous canine struggles to survive and ends up with a big responsibility: an orphaned litter of baby cougars. Can our hero lead the young cats to safety? It's an exciting ride. |
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