15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
Top Cast
Jacques Perrin
Récitant / Narrator (voice)
FAQ about Microcosmos
What is Microcosmos about?
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung…
When was Microcosmos released?
Microcosmos was released in 1996.
What genres does Microcosmos belong to?
Microcosmos is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Microcosmos?
The cast of Microcosmos includes Jacques Perrin.