Bipedalism (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 3.3

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Released in 2005, Bipedalism is a drama and science fiction film directed by Evgeny Yufit, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The main character is crazy about about depicting various anomalies in art. Accidentally he finds a cinematography archive which makes him advance a completely new theory on the reasons why humans became bipedal. Yufit proceeds with the plot by describing a scientist struggling against the epidemic wave of anomalies in the physical and mental world thematically started in his other films. This time the struggle takes place on the background of paleoanthropology, psychoanalysis and modern art. As materials of the Museum of Anthropology and other archives are included in the film, it oversteps the boundary between a feature film and documentary.

Who’s in it. Bipedalism stars Aleksandr Anikeyenko, Sergei Chernov, Stanislav Ilyukhin and Valeri Krishtapenko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Bipedalism has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.8K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bipedalism page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bipedalism tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bipedalism (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bipedalism change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bipedalism worth watching?
Bipedalism holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bipedalism?
Bipedalism stars Aleksandr Anikeyenko, Sergei Chernov, Stanislav Ilyukhin, Valeri Krishtapenko and Nikolay Marton.
When was Bipedalism released?
Bipedalism was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.