Sinopsis(1)
Nicolas Brown’s visually rich and thought-provoking documentary profiles scientists from around the globe whose parallel experiments with different ecosystems led them to similar, surprising conclusions about the relationships between predator and prey and, by extension, the balance of life on our planet. The conclusion these disparate thinkers and experiments reach speaks to the essential role played by so-called “keystone species” in preserving the balance of an ecosystem and protecting it from collapse. To prove its thesis, Serengeti Rules traverses the Pacific Northwest, Peru, the Aleutian Islands, and the Serengeti, bringing to life the simple but groundbreaking discoveries these scientists have made throughout the last few decades. From sea otters and sea urchins to starfish and mussels to wildebeest and wild grass, the relationships between species outlined in Serengeti Rules offer both a sobering reminder of the fragile balance of life and hopeful glimpse of a better future. (Tribeca Film Festival)
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The Serengeti Rules offers a breathtaking insight into the work of five scientists from different backgrounds who had one thing in common in their research, they wanted to get to the bottom of how the balance in nature works, and which link in the food chain is essential to it. After watching it, I have to say that I feel very enriched by the information and the documentary definitely offered me many interesting insights for further thinking. Aside from the beautiful shots of nature, for whose order we humans are the most fatal agent, the film also focuses on the five scientists themselves, offering a glimpse of their beginnings in the field of science. Although The Serengeti Rules pushes a little on the emotions at the end, it is without question of great narrative value and certainly deserves the viewer's attention.
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