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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Bert Haanstra
Crew: Bert Haanstra (Editor), Bert Haanstra (Producer), Bert Haanstra (Director), Frans de Waal (Book), Jurre Haanstra (Music), Bert Haanstra (Cinematography)
Country: Netherlands
Language: English, Nederlands
Studio: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid, Bert Haanstra Films
Runtime: 55 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1984
IMDb: 4.7
