Documentary backdrop image for Animals Distract Me (2011)

Documentary backdrop image for Animals Distract Me (2011)

201148 minGdocumentary

Animals Distract Me

201148 minGdocumentary

Microscopic mites live on Isabella Rossellini's eyelashes as she reflects on her fascination with animals during a day out in New York City.

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Isabella Rossellini

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Microscopic mites live on Isabella Rossellini's eyelashes as she reflects on her fascination with animals during a day out in New York City.

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Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellinidirector

John Bohannonwriter

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rosselliniwriter

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellinicast

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Isabella Rossellini strolls through New York City, where her fascination with animals takes center stage. The actor, model, and filmmaker-biologist shares her experiences with various creatures, from the dogs that accompany her to the microscopic mites on her eyelashes. Rossellini also reflects on the rats that inhabit the subway system. This 48-minute documentary captures her unique perspective on the animal world, blending humor with her deep curiosity about behavior in nature.

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