Animals Are Beautiful People

Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta. It was the recipient of the 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film. The film, a critical and commercial success, was independently made by Uys, also known for his later African comedy The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Documentary, Family

Director

Jamie Uys

Original Language

EN

What is Animals Are Beautiful People about?

Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta. It was the recipient of the 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film. The film, a critical and commercial success, was independently made by Uys, also known for his later African comedy The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).

Who directed Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People was directed by Jamie Uys.

When was Animals Are Beautiful People released?

Animals Are Beautiful People was released on January 31, 1974.

How long is Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People has a runtime of 1h 32m.

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