Ratopolis
1973•56m•Released
Documentary
A study of the wily brown rat, humankind's unwanted companion throughout the world, whose bite on the world's food resources adds to the growing threat of shortage. In a normal, free-ranging environment, the rat is more than a match for its hosts and colonies flourish. Under abnormal conditions of restricted space and limited food, a rat colony loses all 'social' constraints on behaviour. The film has implicit analogies for all animal behaviour, including humanity's. Plagues, predators and extermination attempts are among the topics discussed.
Director
Gilles Therien
Writer
Gilles Therien
Studio
ONF | NFB
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Gilles Therien
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