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Winged Migration ( Special Edition )
Directors: Jacques Perrin, Jacques Cluzaud
Actors: Philippe Labro, and Jacques Perrin
Rated: G (General Audience)
Retail Price (not our price): $26.95
Release Date: 2003-11-18
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures
Run Time: 89 minutes
Format: Array
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Discs: 1


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
For earthbound humans, Winged Migration is as close as any of us will get to sharing the sky with our fine feathered friends. It's as if French director Jacques Perrin and his international crew of dedicated filmmakers had been given a full-access pass by Mother Nature herself, with the complete "cooperation" of countless species of migrating birds, all answering to eons of migratory instinct. The film is utterly simple in purpose, with minimal narration and on-screen titles to identify the wondrous varieties of flying wildlife, but its visceral effect is humbling, awesome and magnificently profound. Technically, Perrin surpasses the achievement of his earlier film Microcosmos (which did for insects what this film does for birds), and apart from a few digital skyscapes for poetic effect, this astonishing film uses no special effects whatsoever, with soaring, seemingly miraculous camera work that blesses the viewer with, quite literally, a bird's-eye view. A brief but important hunting scene may upset sensitive viewers and children, but doesn't stop Winged Migration from being essential all-ages viewing. --Jeff Shannon

2) Description
This awe-inspiring, critically acclaimed documentary of migrating birds through 40 countries and every continent was captured using planes, gliders, helicopters and balloons, allowing the filmmakers a spectacularly intimate look at their subjects. From Academy Award-nominated Director Jacques Perrin (Z, Black and White in Color). 2002 Academy Award® Nominee for Best Documentary.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Winged Migration   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This was a Christmas gift for my father who, for years, has taken to watching and feeding birds. He loves the video, and was amazed by the camera shots of the birds in flight, which the film was able to capture.

2) no context, just same pictures over and over   [Rating: 1 out of 5]
An utter disappointment! 90 minutes of flying birds, mainly geese, and virtually no explanations given, other than how far they migrate, as if it was a competition who travels furthest. No explanation about the migratory patterns, the specific life cycle of the birds mentioned, sometimes birds are featured and not even named. It is very much like a silent movie, except for the awful background music, but it definitely is not a documentary. Maybe they should have hired an ornithologist as adviser for the movie! I learned absolutely nothing from this movie!

3) For all Nature Lovers and Video Editors   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
If I could give this DVD more than 5 stars, I would. Superlatives like: masterpiece, awesome and groundbreaking are often over-used. But this DVD is of the type that these words were made for.No special effects were used in the making of this film; but again and again you wonder at the incredible footage used. Here are what I think makes it superb:1) Video footage. The scenery and bird footage is soul-stirring, bringing up a full range of emotions - from awe, to laughter, to sadness.2) Video editing. Though there is little narration (a plus in this case) the editing was done in such a way that the various subjects flow together and the story flows smoothly.3) Music. The music was developed specifically for this film. Though this in itself is not unusual, the music is a fine example of what music should do for a film - contribute to the emotions stirred by the video.Personally, I think this film is for anyone that has an appreciation for nature, and for anyone who is interested in learning (by example) how to capture and edit video.

4) Amazing!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Buy this!I've watch the film every time I have company over and we have nothing else to watch. The cinematography is stunning, it's amazing how they got some of these shots! You will watch this film over and over again.

5) Benchmark movie.   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This movie sets true benchmark and instantly turns into classic. I wonder why you have not seen it yet. Excellent story and amazing shots. Good idea for small Xmas gift, if mortgage crisis creeped up on you or as excellent addition to biger gifts if it did not.