The read
It runs a compact 19m.
Synopsis
Amateur taxidermist, Walter Potter, became an unlikely success by putting his creatures in human positions and scenarios, referred to as anthropomorphic taxidermy. Potter's Museum, filled with his creations and collection of oddities and curiosities dazzled millions for over a hundred years until the collection's unfortunate separation in 2003. While largely about the man and his creations, the film also takes a look at the obsessive nature of collecting, as well as the controversial history of stuffing dead animals.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Ronni ThomasWriter
- Ronni ThomasDirector
Themes
catmuseumvictorian englandtaxidermyanimal deathdead cattaxidermistshort film