The Trials of Life

"A natural history of animal behavior."

1990 11h 0m EN

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9.2

MASTERPIECE

★9.2TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.

“A natural history of animal behavior.”

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Cast

David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Gunton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 660 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Gunton, shot by Alan Hayward. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A natural history of animal behavior.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0133318 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mike Gunton directs. Alan Hayward behind the camera. Chris Orrell cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1At 660 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Mike Gunton, shot by Alan Hayward. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Chris Orrell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Marketing tagline: "A natural history of animal behavior.".
6IMDB entry: tt0133318 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.