Primates (2022): Cast & Plot
Primates is a 2022 short drama directed by Marguerite Thiam and Mathis Raymond, starring Nailia Harzoune as Ava, Vassili Schneider and Clémence Boisnard. It runs 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Directors
- Marguerite Thiam and Mathis Raymond
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Ad Vitam Court
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Primates About?
The premise of Primates without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ava & Hélios, friends-in-love, evolve in a golden Paris. At a party, their obsession with each other drives them to excess and manipulation.
Primates Cast & Characters
Nailia Harzoune leads the cast as Ava, with Vassili Schneider as Hélios and Clémence Boisnard as June. Directed by Marguerite Thiam and Mathis Raymond; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Marguerite Thiam
- Co-director Mathis Raymond
- Nailia Harzoune as Ava
- Vassili Schneider as Hélios
- Clémence Boisnard as June
- Khalil Ben Gharbia as Isaac
Also Starring in Primates
· 2 more- Alexander Ferrario Alexandre
- Syrine Verroust Adèle
Primates Plot Summary
What happens in Primates from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a sun-soaked Hawaiian island, a routine day at a research-focused compound turns deadly when a calm, intelligent chimpanzee named Ben goes from curious to ferocious. A veterinarian named Doug Lambert steps into Ben’s enclosure, and as he reaches for a syringe, Ben vanishes. Lambert eventually lures him with a familiar teddy bear, but the moment Lambert turns away, Ben drags him back into the pen and brutally mutilates him. The shocking scene marks the beginning of a nightmarish chain of events that will test the family and friends who share Lucy’s home.
Full summary
The whole story of Primates, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Primates?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the chimpanzee featured in the film?
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Primates FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Primates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Primates?
Primates runs 19 minutes.
When was Primates released?
Primates was released on November 12, 2022.
Who directed Primates?
Primates was directed by Marguerite Thiam and Mathis Raymond.
More films by Marguerite Thiam Who is in the cast of Primates?
Primates stars Nailia Harzoune as Ava, Vassili Schneider as Hélios and Clémence Boisnard as June, among 6 credited actors.
Does Primates have a post-credit scene?
No. Primates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Primates in?
The original language of Primates is French.
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