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202574 minGdocumentary

Unanimal

202574 minGdocumentary

Human-animal relationships are examined through humor and absurdity in a film narrated by Isabella Rossellini, prompting a reevaluation of perceptions.

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Human-animal relationships are examined through humor and absurdity in a film narrated by Isabella Rossellini, prompting a reevaluation of perceptions.

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Tuva Björkdirector

Sally Jacobsondirector

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellinicast

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Sally Jacobson and Tuva Björk guide the audience through a 74-minute examination of human-animal relationships in "Unanimal." Narrated by Isabella Rossellini, the film blends humor and absurdity as it shifts from ordinary scenes to remarkable interactions. It calls for a reevaluation of how humans perceive animals, encouraging a perspective that allows animals to observe humans in return. The film was released in 2025.

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