Winged Migration

"The amazing odysseys of traveling birds"

2001 1h 29m FR

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 214

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“The amazing odysseys of traveling birds”

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Cast

Jacques Perrin
Narrator (voice)
Philippe Labro
Narrator (voice, English version)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Perrin
Writers: Jean Dorst, Valentine Marvel, Jacques Perrin
Languages: French, English
Countries: France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 56% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jacques Perrin, shot by Luc Drion. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bruno Coulais. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jacques Perrin directs. Luc Drion behind the camera. Bruno Coulais scores. Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy. Dialogue in French, English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 56% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
325 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
4Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
5International production across 5 countries: France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy.
6Directed by Jacques Perrin, shot by Luc Drion. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Bruno Coulais. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Jacques Perrin and Philippe Labro carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "The amazing odysseys of traveling birds".
11IMDB entry: tt0301727 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Classified under 14 themes, including "lake", "ocean", "horse", "parrot".