Animals Are Beautiful People

1974 1h 32m ★7.4

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 Date January 31, 1974
Runtime 1h 32m
Country South Africa
Language English
Director Jamie Uys
Rating 7.4 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1974
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