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La cité animale

Animal City
Stadt der Tiere
La Città Animale

Switzerland, January 2000
FILM, Documentary, 70 min.

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directed by
Frédéric Gonseth, Catherine Azad
Written by
Frédéric Gonseth, Catherine Azad
Status
In distribution

In Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan in northwestern India, there are two million people and almost as many animals unevenly sharing an ever diminishing living space, both hostile and dangerous. The animals, whether wild or working, are everywhere. It is thanks to their “beasts of burden” that some humans are able to evade poverty. As for the wild beasts, their role is no less organic. Using these animals as unwitting guides, the film takes the viewer on a journey towards Man – with their aid it explores the many strata of this complicated and fascinating society. The animals of Jaipur are the guardians of a paradise suspended…

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World Premiere
January 2000
Original Version
French,  colour, Beta SP, 70 min.
Production
Frédéric Gonseth Productions, RTS Radio Télévision Suisse
Producer
Frédéric Gonseth
directed by
Frédéric Gonseth, Catherine Azad
Written by
Frédéric Gonseth, Catherine Azad
Cinemato­graphy
Frédéric Gonseth
Editing
Frédéric Gonseth, Catherine Azad
Location Sound Mix
Catherine Azad

World Sales / World Rights

World Sales
10 francs

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
Frédéric Gonseth Productions Distribution
Release date: tba

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