Winged Migration
2001 · Movie · G · 89 min · ★ 7.6 · 89% critics
This documentary tracks migratory bird species on long journeys from summer homes to the equator and back, spanning thousands of miles. Guided by the stars and driven by the need for hospitable climates and food, the birds face hardships like ocean crossings, predators, illness, and injury—yet migrations touch every continent.
Also known as Travelling Birds
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Details
- Original title
- Le Peuple migrateur
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-12-12
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (204 votes)
About
You’ll enjoy this if you want awe-inspiring bird migration visuals and a sweeping journey across continents with minimal narration; Not for you if you need lots of detailed bird information or prefer documentary scenes that feel completely unscripted like Oceans or March of the Penguins.
Pros: breathtaking migration visuals; inspiring journey; wide-ranging landscapes | Cons: limited bird info; some staged moments; visuals can feel choppy
Themes
- lake
- ocean
- horse
- parrot
- ornithology
- migration
- flight
- arctic polar circle region
- crab
- stork
- pelican
- nature documentary
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Documentary · 2002 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jacques Perrin
as Narrator (voice)
Philippe Labro
as Narrator (voice, English version)
Directed by Jacques Perrin