Madagascar, a Tree Top Odyssey

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Production
2002, France
Original language
French
Running time
00:52:00
Genre
documentary
Topic
environment
Directed by
Antoine de Maximy
Written by
Antoine de Maximy
Produced by
Gédéon programmes
Member page
Gédéon programmes

The gigantic inflatable research station for studying the canopy is off again on an expedition on the island of Madagascar. About fifty scientists from around the world meet at the top of the trees in one of the last virgin forests of our planet, to conduct in-depth research on the extremely rich flora and fauna of this region. Shooting at night and high-wire acrobatics are necessary to follow as closely as possible the research team at work. Aloft in a dirigible, on board a strange inflatable sled, or atop a modulated structure, they initiate us into the mysteries of a unique eco-system which must be preserved for the future of our environment.