The Invisible Zoo

Feb 20, 2024

2h 58m

★ 0.0

Overview

Across the seasons, the film gives an account of life and work and the animals and visitors at Zurich Zoo, an institution that is one of the leading zoological gardens in Europe. Animals in their cages, humans in the cinema. What lies between them?

Genres

Documentary

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6.8

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10.0

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6.9

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0.0

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7.6

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8.7

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7.0

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8.0

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5.3

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4.0

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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7.8

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