The Family of Chimps

The Family of Chimps 1984 Directed by Bert Haanstra Chimps Onder Elkaar

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.

Country Netherlands

Production Country Netherlands

Language Dutch

Spoken Languages Dutch , English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Bert Haanstra Films , Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid

Release Date 1 January 1984

55 mins