The Family of Chimps
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.
- Year: 1984
- Country: Netherlands
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid, Bert Haanstra Films
- Keyword: ape, chimpanzee, nature documentary
- Director: Bert Haanstra
- Cast: Bert Haanstra
