Parting Shots from Animals (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, Parting Shots from Animals is a documentary film directed by Mike Dibb, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. “Parting Shots from Animals” was inspired by essays by John Berger and developed in collaboration with Chris Rawlence. Shot entirely in the UK, it consists of a diverse series of arresting ‘films within a film’, each presented as if made about us from the perspective of the animals whose lives we may appear to celebrate, but continue to exploit and to destroy. While John Berger doesn’t appear in the film and wasn’t directly involved in it’s making, he narrates to great effect the text he co-wrote to accompany the film’s provocative opening sequence.
Who’s in it. Parting Shots from Animals stars John Berger as Self (narrator).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parting Shots from Animals page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parting Shots from Animals (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parting Shots from Animals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Parting Shots from Animals?
- Parting Shots from Animals stars John Berger.
- When was Parting Shots from Animals released?
- Parting Shots from Animals was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.