Dancing Zoo
Dancing Zoo

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Dancing Zoo

2010
Movie
114 min
Korean

Joon Soo, who decided to move to Seoul to fulfill his dream of being a musician, accidentally meets Hee Jeong, who just broke up, while he was singing a breakup song to a monkey in a zoo.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Anna M. Ros Genres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the world of animal performers, delving into the training methods and the ethical considerations surrounding their use in entertainment. It questions the relationship between humans and animals in the context of performance and exploitation. The film offers a critical look at circuses, zoos, and other institutions that feature trained animals.

Critical Reception

Dancing Zoo received a mixed to positive reception, with critics generally commending its informative nature and thought-provoking approach to a sensitive topic. Some praised its visual style and the depth of its investigation, while others found the pacing uneven or the conclusions somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely and important subject matter.

  • Commended for its visual presentation and narrative structure.

  • Some found the film's arguments to be repetitive or lacking in novel insights.

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Fun Fact

The film was noted for its extensive use of archival footage alongside contemporary interviews to illustrate the history of animal performance.

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