The Stickleback's Eggs (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1925, The Stickleback's Eggs is a documentary film directed by Jean Painlevé, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. An educational film, a movie through a microscope, in two parts. Within minutes after the egg drops in the water, fertilization occurs and contractions start. Soon, in a fertilized egg, we see the germinal disc divide into two blastomeres. Divisions continue; contractions re-occur at the cap as it covers the egg. Title cards in French tell us what to watch for. Muscular movements and circulation appear; the heart beats. In part two, we see blood circulation begin as red cells develop on the surface of the yoke. They mass toward the heart. Arteries form, blood flows. The egg hatches and blood flows to new areas.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Stickleback's Eggs 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 The Stickleback's Eggs page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stickleback's Eggs (1925)?
- In US, The Stickleback's Eggs is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stickleback's Eggs worth watching?
- The Stickleback's Eggs holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Stickleback's Eggs released?
- The Stickleback's Eggs was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.