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About 2005 documentary film by Luc Jacquet
Genres documentary, nature documentary
Directed by Luc Jacquet
Written by Luc Jacquet, Jordan Roberts, Michel Fessler
Music Émilie Simon
Runtime 84 min
Country France
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