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The Family of Chimps

63 %|Jan 1, 1984|Documentary

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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Bert Haanstra
Director
Bert Haanstra
Producer
Bert Haanstra
Editor
Frans de Waal
Book
Jurre Haanstra
Music
Bert Haanstra
Cinematography

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