Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh
| Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Harun Rahman Lara Ariffin |
| Produced by |
Lara Ariffin Lina Teoh Sabrina Chen-Louie Effa Desa |
| Written by | Kathryn Pasternak |
| Starring | Michelle Yeoh |
| Music by | Farul Farid |
| Cinematography | Brad Dillon, Harun Rahman, Wong Chin Hor |
| Edited by | Daniel Sheire |
Production company |
Novista |
Release dates |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh is a 2009 documentary film made by National Geographic in cooperation with FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia).[1] The film is notable for showing how the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (also known as Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary) in Sabah is fighting for the survival and well-being of each ape. The film was broadcast internationally and presented at the Eco-Knights Film Festival 2011.[2]
Synopsis
In the documentary, Michelle Yeoh visits her adopted orangutan in her home country Malaysia[3] and studies for three weeks[4] what is done to sustain the long-term population of this endangered species. Guided by Dr Cecilia Boklin, Yeoh takes part in all activities; she is filmed nurturing an orphaned suckling orangutan.[5]
Accolades
- Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme or Docu-drama, Asian Television Awards 2010
- Best Environmental/Tourism Documentary, Malaysian Documentary Awards 2010[6]
References
- ↑ "Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
- ↑ "Among the Great Apes: Datuk Michelle Yeoh visits the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre to get up close and personal with her adopted orang utan". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
- ↑ "Malaysian superstar Michelle Yeoh returns home to Malaysia to see her adopted Orangutan for the first time". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
- ↑ "Michelle joined the film crew and workers at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre for three weeks". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
- ↑ ""It was an amazing experience," Yeoh enthused. "It's impossible not to fall in love with them". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
- ↑ "the best wildlife documentary at the 2010 Asian Television Awards and best wildlife film at the 2010 Malaysia Documentary Film Festival". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
External links
- FINAS homepage on Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh
- Orang Utan Outreach on Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh