Hyas and Stenorhynchus (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1929, Hyas and Stenorhynchus is a notable film directed by Jean Painlevé.
What it’s about. In close-ups and extreme close-ups, we watch two small species of marine crustaceans, the slender long-legged stenorhynchus and the clumsy, short-legged hyas. To blend in, both cover themselves with found objects, such as algae and sponges. We watch them move, eat, greet each other, and fight. They have small mandibles and large claws. Near them are spirograph worms, 6 inches long, with a plume of branchiae that fan out like exploding fireworks. We see vibrating cilia, 0.001 mm long, on the branchiae, sending food toward the mouth at the plume's center. Chopin's music and an off-screen narrator suggest we're watching a ballet.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hyas and Stenorhynchus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hyas and Stenorhynchus page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hyas and Stenorhynchus (1929)?
- In US, Hyas and Stenorhynchus is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hyas and Stenorhynchus worth watching?
- Hyas and Stenorhynchus holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Hyas and Stenorhynchus released?
- Hyas and Stenorhynchus was released in 1929.