Overview of winged migration, 2003, directed by michel debats, with jacques perrin, at turner classic movies. Winged migration dvd, 2005, repackaged for sale online ebay. 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, showcasing the immense journeys routinely made by birds during their migrations. Winged migration makes the minidocumentaries made for imax and other largescreen formats seem rather formulaic and shallow. That film didnt receive the oscar it so richly deserved, either. Here is the opening to winged migration 2003 dvd and here are the order. The landmark documentary that presents an epic portrait of winter bird migration. An oscarnominated nature documentary that offers a truly birds eye view of life. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Abirdseye view, really winged migration sony pictures classics the makingof featurette included on the dvd of jacques perrins. This documentary follows several species of migratory birds over a four year filming period. Honorary award recipient, with presenter meryl streep. Le peuple migrateur, also known as the travelling birds in some uk releases, or the travelling birds. Other than informing us of the distance and path of each bird.
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 across the earths northern and southern hemispheres. Abirdseye view, really winged migration sony pictures classics the makingof featurette included on the dvd of jacques perrins magnificent 2002 documentary explains the. Financial analysis of winged migration 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Winged migration special edition dvd 2003 sony pictures. Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, tv and ancillary revenue are available through our.
As a documentation on the flight patterns and behavior of our winged friends, the film is about as comprehensive as they come. May 16, 2003 most movies slip out of our consciousness like water off a ducks back, but the oscarnominated documentary winged migration stays in the mind, changing the way we look at the world. These birds travel several hundreds if not thousands of miles toward the equator in the autumn, and make the return journey to their higher latitude summer homes in the spring, always taking the same route, using the natural compasses of the universe, the stars, to find their way. Producer and codirector jacques perrin speaks in heavily accented english about his dreams of flying and how the film was made.
A5 w56 2003 is a wildlife documentary about birds and the long migrations they often undertake. With stunning cinematography, this movie is a terrific summer choice for american families who want to combine education and entertainment. 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. Winged migration dvd movie jacques perrin 2001 for sale. D irector jacques perrins documentary winged migration is praiseworthy in many ways. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Taking five crews three years to complete, using a host of innovative filming techniques from remote controlled gliders to helicopters and balloons, winged migration is. Mar 24, 2003 complete list of oscar winners staff and agencies.
The bluray carries over almost all of the bonus features from that disc. The colors are strong and spellbinding, especially when the birds feathers are shown in contrast to each other and to some of the landscapes. The film includes majestic, beautiful, and sometimes tragic footage of birds in their natural environments, and some in human environments. Oscarnominated doc winged migration ascended into box office heaven on one screen while newmarket nicely opened the swedish film lilja 4ever at four locations. 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. Winged migration is a breathtaking look at the migratory patterns of birds on all seven continents. Most movies slip out of our consciousness like water off a ducks back, but the oscarnominated documentary winged migration stays in the mind, changing the. Aug 29, 2014 here is the opening to winged migration 2003 dvd and here are the order. Featuring a discussion with field museum expert john bates.
Jul 25, 2003 that film didnt receive the oscar it so richly deserved, either. First and foremost, it is a celebration of birds, their parenting skills, and their instinctual commitment to make the arduous migration to the far reaches of the arctic and back. The film is dedicated to the french ornithologist jean dorst. Winged migration 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Winged migration is a gorgeous 2009 bluray transfer of the original 2001 dvd. Sep 05, 2003 taking five crews three years to complete, using a host of innovative filming techniques from remote controlled gliders to helicopters and balloons, winged migration is a quite astounding feat.
Rent winged migration 2001 starring philippe labro and jacques perrin on dvd and bluray. Winged migration by jacques perrin 43396002418 dvd. For earthbound humans, winged migration is as close as any of us will get to sharing the sky with our fine feathered friends. Winged migration is as pretty and light as a feather on the wind. Apr 03, 2001 taking five crews three years to complete, using a host of innovative filming techniques from remote controlled gliders to helicopters and balloons, winged migration is a quite astounding feat. Shot over several years, the film follows the paths of migrating birds all over the globe, from the arctic to the antarctic and all points in between. A few artifacts remain, but they are inconsequential. Because if theres ever a film that deserves to be seen in that format, its this one. Filmed on all seven continents over four years, the footage is brought together into one journey thats uniformly arduous for all kinds of different birds.
Music original song the hands that built america in gangs of new york music and lyric by bono, the edge, adam clayton and larry mullen. Its as if french director jacques perrin and his international crew of dedicated filmmakers had been given a fullaccess pass by mother nature herself, with the complete cooperation of countless species of migrating. Winged migration 2003 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Documentary on the migratory patterns of birds, shot over the course of three years on all seven continents. Perrin and his team of fourteen cinematographers get up close and personal to an unprecedented extent, allowing us to see even the most miniscule movement. Apr 18, 2003 video archive for the film winged migration, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2003. 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. Completely unlike the conventional nature documentary, winged migration is not about teaching cool facts about mating habits or details about one specific bird. Complete list of oscar winners culture the guardian. Migration, migration, migration the new york times. Bruno coulais among the contenders for an academy award for best documentary feature in 2003 was winged migration, a film of several years in the making about the migration habits of several bird species around the world. Sony originally released winged migration on dvd back in 2003. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm.
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