Parting Shots from Animals movie poster

Parting Shots from Animals

January 1, 1980 0h 52m

Originally released in 1980. Parting Shots from Animals is a documentary film. directed by Christopher Rawlence. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring John Berger

Synopsis

“Parting Shots from Animals” was inspired by essays by John Berger and developed in collaboration with Chris Rawlence. Shot entirely in the UK, it consists of a diverse series of arresting ‘films within a film’, each presented as if made about us from the perspective of the animals whose lives we may appear to celebrate, but continue to exploit and to destroy. While John Berger doesn’t appear in the film and wasn’t directly involved in it’s making, he narrates to great effect the text he co-wrote to accompany the film’s provocative opening sequence.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1980 46 years ago
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Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parting Shots from Animals about?

“Parting Shots from Animals” was inspired by essays by John Berger and developed in collaboration with Chris Rawlence. Shot entirely in the UK, it consists of a diverse series of arresting ‘f...

Who directed Parting Shots from Animals?

Parting Shots from Animals was directed by Christopher Rawlence.

How long is Parting Shots from Animals?

Parting Shots from Animals has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was Parting Shots from Animals released?

Parting Shots from Animals was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Parting Shots from Animals?

The main cast of Parting Shots from Animals includes John Berger.