A subtle account of the chimpanzees' behaviour in Burgers Dierenpark in Arnhem, on the occasion of the publication of the book Chimpansee Politiek by ethologist Dr. Frans de Waal. A unique experiment shows us how complex the social strategies in the community of this fascinating anthropoid ape are. Haanstra managed to capture almost all aspects of chimpanzee behaviour: display of skill, teasing and pestering, grooming, resting, playing, motherly behaviour, submission, sex and violence. Eventually, the film was also screened to the apes.
Credits
The Family of Chimps Cast
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Character |
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Bert Haanstra
He was 67, 81 years old when he died
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as (voice) |
The Family of Chimps Crew
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Department |
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Jurre Haanstra as Music. He was 31 (now 72) years old
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Sound |
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Bert Haanstra as Director. He was 67 (81) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Bert Haanstra as Editor. He was 67 (81) years old when He died
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Editing |
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Bert Haanstra as Producer. He was 67 (81) years old when He died
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Production |