The Family of Chimps (1984)
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.
Director: Bert Haanstra
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Bert Haanstra as (voice) |
| Editing | Bert Haanstra | Editor |
| Production | Bert Haanstra | Producer |
| Directing | Bert Haanstra | Director |
| Writing | Frans de Waal | Book |
| Sound | Jurre Haanstra | Music |
| Crew | Bert Haanstra | Cinematography |
