Bestiaire

A popular sensation in medieval Europe, bestiaries were catalogs of beasts featuring exotic animal illustrations, zoological wisdom, and ancient legends. The documentary unfolds like a filmic picture book where both humans and animals are on display. As we observe them, they also observe us and one another, invoking the Hindu idea of “darshan”: a mutual beholding that initiates a shift in consciousness.

Director: Denis Côté

Genre: Documentary

• Release date: 2012-10-19
• Runtime: 72
• Country: Canada, France
• Budget: $50,000