Human

2015 3h 11m FR

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8.4

BANGER

★8.4TMDB · 314

Documentary

Synopsis

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A collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, it brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us, and what is universal. Our Earth is shown at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection. This film is a politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Languages: Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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At 191 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 10 languages: Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.

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4 / 7

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, shot by Daniel Meyer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3327994 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Yann Arthus-Bertrand directs. Daniel Meyer behind the camera. Anne-Marie Sangla cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France. Dialogue in Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1At 191 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 10 languages: Arabic, Mandarin, Hebrew, English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, shot by Daniel Meyer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Anne-Marie Sangla shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt3327994 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.