Release Date
2001-12-12
Status
Released
Original Title
Le Peuple migrateur
Runtime
1h 29m
Budget
$35,866,397
Revenue
$20,217,080
Original Language
FR
Production Countries
France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy
Production Companies
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville, Bac Films, Pandora Film
Overview
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.
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