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.
Galatée Films · France 2 Cinéma · France 3 Cinéma · Les Productions de la Guéville · Bac Films · Pandora Film
Runtime
89 min
Age rating
G(US — general audiences)
Release
12/12/2001
Score
7.6 / 10 (205)
Awards and nominations
Oscar 2003: Best Documentary Feature (nominated) – Jacques Perrin
European Film Award 2002: Best Documentary Feature (nominated) – Jacques Perrin
Chicago Film Critics Circle Awards 2004: Best Cinematography (nominated) – Bernard Luti, Michel Benjamin
César 2002: Best Editing (Meilleur montage) - Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte Best First Work (Meilleure première oeuvre) (nominated) – Michel Debats, Jacques Cluzaud
The European Film Award 2002: Best Documentary Award (Nominated) – Jacques Cluzaud, Michel Debats