Nenette (NR)

synopsis

Born in the jungles of Borneo 40 years ago, Nénette the orangutan is now the most senior inhabitant of the world’s oldest zoo -- and the star of this awe-inspiring, tender and funny film, from the director who charmed the world with 2002’s Etre et Avoir. What we see is Nénette, going about her daily business; what we hear are the voices of the many visitors who pass comment on her every day, and reveal more about themselves than they think.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 10 min.
Opened December 22nd, 2010

director

Nicolas Philibert

writer

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synopsis

Born in the jungles of Borneo 40 years ago, Nénette the orangutan is now the most senior inhabitant of the world’s oldest zoo -- and the star of this awe-inspiring, tender and funny film, from the director who charmed the world with 2002’s Etre et Avoir. What we see is Nénette, going about her daily business; what we hear are the voices of the many visitors who pass comment on her every day, and reveal more about themselves than they think.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 10 min.
Opened December 22nd, 2010

director

Nicolas Philibert

writer