There have been many wildlife documentaries released into theatres over the last couple of years, but Island of Lemurs: Madagascar is certainly a highlight among its peers. It follows Dr. Patricia Wright, an accomplished American primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist who has been instrumental in helping to save lemurs from extinction.
The movie documents how the lemurs first arrived in Madagascar millions of years ago as castaways and how nowadays, they are an endangered special. For those who aren’t familiar with the animal, it’s a real eye-opener and will no doubt leaving you wanting to learn more. Island of Lemurs: Madagascar is also beautifully shot, showing off both the lemurs and their environments in stunning IMAX 3D.
It was a privilege to talk with David Douglas who directed Island of Lemurs: Madagascar. David is a cinematographer and director who has given us a number of great documentaries including Fires of Kuwait,...
The movie documents how the lemurs first arrived in Madagascar millions of years ago as castaways and how nowadays, they are an endangered special. For those who aren’t familiar with the animal, it’s a real eye-opener and will no doubt leaving you wanting to learn more. Island of Lemurs: Madagascar is also beautifully shot, showing off both the lemurs and their environments in stunning IMAX 3D.
It was a privilege to talk with David Douglas who directed Island of Lemurs: Madagascar. David is a cinematographer and director who has given us a number of great documentaries including Fires of Kuwait,...
- 4/7/2014
- by Ben Kenber
- We Got This Covered
Large-format fest thinks big
The Large Format Cinema Assn. will present its inaugural large-format film festival, scheduled for Monday through March 7, in the Imax theater at Los Angeles' the Bridge: Cinema de Lux. The two-week event will feature 10 films produced for large-format cinema along with guests including directors, producers and talent. Films scheduled for screening include China: The Panda Adventure, Extreme, Fires of Kuwait, Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey, Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure and T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous. Details: www.bigmoviezone.com. More information can be found at www.bigmoviezone.com.
- 2/20/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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