The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
A popular sensation in medieval Europe, bestiaries were catalogs of beasts featuring exotic animal illustrations, zoological wisdom, and ancient legends. The documentary unfolds like a filmic picture book where both humans and animals are on display. As we observe them, they also observe us and one another, invoking the Hindu idea of “darshan”: a mutual beholding that initiates a shift in consciousness.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic71/100
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Denis CôtéDirector
- Denis CôtéWriter
Stills
Themes
animals