This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.
Directed by Jacques Perrin
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ocean
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ornithology
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arctic polar circle region
crab
stork
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nature documentary
bird migration
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Letterboxd
3.9 / 5
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Cast
Jacques Perrin
Narrator (voice)
Philippe Labro
Narrator (voice, English version)
Crew
Jacques Perrin
Director
Jacques Perrin
Screenplay
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Editor
Laurent Charbonnier
Director of Photography
Christophe Barratier
Producer
Jacques Perrin
Producer
Nick Cave
Theme Song Performance
Bruno Coulais
Music Director
Laurent Lévy
Foley Artist
Yves Robert
Associate Producer
Pauline Casalis
Assistant Editor
Popular Reviews
6 reviews
Patrick
2001: a bird odyssey
2001: a bird odyssey
Timothy Kandra
Mind-bafflingly incredible cinematography. I am so impressed the director got the shots they did.
Mind-bafflingly incredible cinematography. I am so impressed the director got the shots they did.