CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 4m

Metamorphosis: The Design and Beauty of Butterflies

Documentary

Throughout history, butterflies have fascinated artists and philosophers, scientists and schoolchildren with their profound mystery and beauty. In Metamorphosis you will explore their remarkable world as few ever have before. Spectacular photography, computer animation and magnetic resonance imaging open once hidden doors to every stage of a butterfly's life-cycle. From an egg the size of a pinhead to a magnificent flying insect. It is a transformation so incredible biologists have called it "butterfly magic." How did these extraordinary creatures come into being? Are they the products of a blind, undirected process? Or were they designed by an intelligent cause? Filmed in North, Central, and South America, Metamorphosis is an unforgettable documentary filled with the joys of discovery and wonder.

Directed byLad Allen

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 4m
Language
EN
Released
June 1, 2011
Studios
Illustra Media

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Metamorphosis: The Beauty & Design of Butterflies

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Alvin Chea

Paul Nelson

Thomas Emmel

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Directed by
Lad Allen

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