Animus Animalis (a story about People, Animals and Things)

"A taxidermist, a deer farmer and a museum worker live in the environment in which the line between reality and artificiality has become imperceptible."

Sep 13 2019 N/A 1h 10m
Documentary

Human beings are the kings of all animals, at least if you ask us humans. Our vanity is given something to mirror itself in, but does not escape without a scratch or two in this documentary, which observes a taxidermist, a deer farmer and a museum curator at work. Three jobs that have one thing in common: turning animals into aesthetic objects, alive as well as dead. When the work is done properly, it is impossible to tell the difference. Dead pets are mummified. At the zoological museum, the animals' glassy eyes stare back at us from the showcases. Even a plastic alligator has its natural place in the human master plan.

Plot

A taxidermist, a deer farmer and a museum worker live in the environment in which the line between reality and artificiality has become imperceptible. It's a world where not only deer and boars but also plastic alligator mannequins are being hunted, while stuffed animals compete for the most alive-looking posture and legitimate gaze. The most important exhibits are set up in fabricated nature's glass-case, sitting between aerosol-free trees and fake snow. Animals are looking from all the sides - dead or alive - they won't stop observing you.

Written by

Titas Laucius, Aiste Zegulyte

Directed by

Aiste Zegulyte

Cast

N/A

Crew

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Production Countries

Lithuania

Production Companies

Meno avilys

Languages

Lietuviu

Awards

10 wins & 7 nominations

Trailers
Animus Animalis (Istorija Apie Žmones, Žveris Ir Daiktus) 2019
ANIMUS ANIMALIS (ISTORIJA APIE ŽMONES, ŽVERIS IR DAIKTUS) Treileris (2018)
Scores
# of Votes
140
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA