Bestiaire


1h 12m 2012

Brief Synopsis

In medieval Europe, "bestiaries" were catalogs of beasts featuring exotic animal illustrations, zoological wisdom, and ancient legends. Unfolding like a filmed picture book, humans and animals are both on display. As we observe them, they also observe us and one another.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Release Date
2012
Distribution Company
Kimstim ; Zeitgeist Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Synopsis

In medieval Europe, "bestiaries" were catalogs of beasts featuring exotic animal illustrations, zoological wisdom, and ancient legends. Unfolding like a filmed picture book, humans and animals are both on display. As we observe them, they also observe us and one another.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Release Date
2012
Distribution Company
Kimstim ; Zeitgeist Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 19, 2012

Released in United States 2012 (International Showcase)

Released in United States 2012 (New Frontier Feature)

Released in United States on Video February 19, 2013

Limited Release in United States October 19, 2012 (New York City)

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States on Video February 19, 2013