The Family of Chimps (Chimps Onder Elkaar) 40 years old

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.

Credits

The Family of Chimps Cast

Name Character
Bert Haanstra He was 67, 81 years old when he died as (voice)

The Family of Chimps Crew

Name Department
Jurre Haanstra as Music. He was 31 (now 72) years old Sound
Bert Haanstra as Director. He was 67 (81) years old when He died Directing
Bert Haanstra as Editor. He was 67 (81) years old when He died Editing
Bert Haanstra as Producer. He was 67 (81) years old when He died Production
The Family of Chimps (40 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1984
  • Runtime: 55 minutes