Winged Migration
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Winged Migration

The amazing odysseys of traveling birds

7.6 / 10 2001 1h 29mG French
Documentary

Storyline

This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.

Cast & Crew

Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin

Narrator (voice)

Lead
Philippe Labro

Philippe Labro

Narrator (voice, English version)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jacques Perrin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Winged Migration is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker