Caterpillars (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2020, Caterpillars is a documentary film directed by Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Elvis Sabin’s assured debut follows Albert and André, two Central African Aka Pygmies, as they attempt to establish a new education system in their forest community. The last in their village still attending school, they are determined to pass their knowledge on, holding classes for other Aka children every afternoon. But their project requires funding and they are counting on the year’s caterpillar (known as “Makongo”) harvest to provide much needed income. Evocatively capturing the visual and sonic textures of the forest, Makongo is a layered ethnographic study of two men working to build a sustainable future for their community.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Caterpillars sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Tenk and rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caterpillars page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caterpillars (2020)?
- In CA, Caterpillars is available to stream on Tenk, and rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caterpillars worth watching?
- Caterpillars holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Caterpillars released?
- Caterpillars was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.