Watch The Family of Chimps Online

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The Family of Chimps

The Family of Chimps Online

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 01/01/1984
  • Duration : 55 minutes
  • Director: Bert Haanstra
  • Production: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid, Bert Haanstra Films
  • Country: Netherlands
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Overview:

A subtle account of the chimpanzees' behaviour in Burgers Dierenpark in Arnhem, on the occasion of the publication of the book Chimpansee Politiek by ethologist Dr. Frans de Waal. A unique experiment shows us how complex the social strategies in the community of this fascinating anthropoid ape are. Haanstra managed to capture almost all aspects of chimpanzee behaviour: display of skill, teasing and pestering, grooming, resting, playing, motherly behaviour, submission, sex and violence. Eventually, the film was also screened to the apes.

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