A popular sensation in medieval Europe, bestiaries were catalogs of beasts featuring exotic animal illustrations, zoological wisdom, and ancient legends. The documentary unfolds like a filmic picture book where both humans and animals are on display. As we observe them, they also observe us and one another, invoking the Hindu idea of “darshan”: a mutual beholding that initiates a shift in consciousness.
Release Date | October 19, 2012 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Bestiaire | |
Runtime | 1h 12min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | $1,428 | |
Language | French | |
Original Language | French | |
Production Countries | Canada, France | |
Production Companies | Le FresnoyMetafilmsNihilproductions |