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Savages: The Story of Human Zoos (2018): Cast

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Savages: The Story of Human Zoos is a 2018 historical documentary directed by Bruno Victor-Pujebet, starring Abd Al Malik, Gilles Boëtsch and Lilian Thuram. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Savages: The Story of Human Zoos (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Savages: The Story of Human Zoos About?

The premise of Savages: The Story of Human Zoos without spoilers.

For over a century, colonial powers displayed people taken from their homelands as entertainment, resembling animals in zoos. This practice, known as "human zoos," treated individuals as subhuman, subjecting them to outrageous and barbaric conditions. The film explores this shameful history, examining the beliefs and attitudes that fueled this disturbing form of exploitation and the impact it had on those who were exhibited.

Savages: The Story of Human Zoos Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • racism
  • imperialism
  • colonialism
  • reference to jules verne
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Cast & crew

Savages: The Story of Human Zoos Cast

Abd Al Malik leads the cast, with Gilles Boëtsch and Lilian Thuram. Directed by Bruno Victor-Pujebet; 23 actors are credited in all.

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More from Bruno Victor-Pujebet

One more film directed by Bruno Victor-Pujebet: The Magical World of Moss.

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Savages: The Story of Human Zoos Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Salvajes: en el corazón de los zoos humanos” and “Inside Human Zoos”.

Also known as
  • Salvajes: en el corazón de los zoos humanos
  • Inside Human Zoos
  • Sauvages, au coeur des zoos humains
  • „Die Wilden“ in den Menschenzoos
  • Ihmistarhat
  • Άνθρωποι Εκθέματα

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Savages: The Story of Human Zoos FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Savages: The Story of Human Zoos, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?

Savages: The Story of Human Zoos runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Savages: The Story of Human Zoos released?

Savages: The Story of Human Zoos was released on September 5, 2018.

Who directed Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?

Savages: The Story of Human Zoos was directed by Bruno Victor-Pujebet.

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Who is in the cast of Savages: The Story of Human Zoos?

Savages: The Story of Human Zoos stars Abd Al Malik, Gilles Boëtsch and Lilian Thuram, among 23 credited actors.

Does Savages: The Story of Human Zoos have a post-credit scene?

No. Savages: The Story of Human Zoos has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Savages: The Story of Human Zoos in?

The original language of Savages: The Story of Human Zoos is French.

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